Sodium Fluoride
Saied Beckford
Introduction
Sodium fluoride is product of sodium and fluorine coming together to form an ionic bond by transferring electrons to come to a stable state. This is an ionic bond and it occurred due to the process known as ionization. Together, they are called sodium fluoride (NaF).
Courtesy of this process, many benefits have derived due to the amalgamation of these two elements. This compound it mainly used in the oral hygiene field and as such, some of the benefits and properties will be revised.
Courtesy of this process, many benefits have derived due to the amalgamation of these two elements. This compound it mainly used in the oral hygiene field and as such, some of the benefits and properties will be revised.
Sodium Fluoride
Byproduct of Sodium Fluoride
Impact On Our Lives
Byproducts
NaF is found in items such as:
- Toothpaste
- Mouth wash
- Dental floss
- NaF chewables
Physical and Chemical Properties
APPEARANCE : Clear glassy geometric shapes, no odor
BOILING POINT: (760mm Hg) 1700 degrees Celsius
MELTING POINT: 993 degrees Celsius
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Slightly; 4.22g/100ml H2O at 18 degrees Celsius
FLAMMABILITY: Not Applicable
EXPLOSIVE PROPERTIES: Not Applicable
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 2.85 g/mL VAPOR
PRESSURE: Not Applicable
pH IN AQUEOUS SOLUTION: Not determined
BOILING POINT: (760mm Hg) 1700 degrees Celsius
MELTING POINT: 993 degrees Celsius
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Slightly; 4.22g/100ml H2O at 18 degrees Celsius
FLAMMABILITY: Not Applicable
EXPLOSIVE PROPERTIES: Not Applicable
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 2.85 g/mL VAPOR
PRESSURE: Not Applicable
pH IN AQUEOUS SOLUTION: Not determined
Uses For Sodium Fluoride
NaF is used as:
- a dental hygiene agent to make teeth stronger and more resistant to decay caused by acid and bacteria.
- a tracer in positron emission tomography.
- a supplementation for osteoporosis
- water treatment
- cleaning agent
Impact of Sodium Fluoride
- Sodium helps to fight many oral diseases and help many people around the world to maintain a good oral hygiene.
- It increases bone density
- The fluoride enhances the strength of teeth by the formation of fluorapatite, a naturally occurring component of tooth enamel.
Why The Government Puts Fluoride In Our Water
Bibliography
- "Drugs and Medications - Sodium Fluoride." WebMD. N.p., n.d. Web. <http://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-503/sodium-fluoride-oral/details#uses>.