Atomic Mass
18.998403163 u
Density
1.696 g/cm³ (liquid at melting point)
Discovery
Discovered by Henri Moissan in 1886.
Common Uses
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Incorporated in toothpaste for cavity prevention
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Used in the production of Teflon and fluoropolymers
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Applied in the nuclear industry for uranium enrichment
Interesting Facts
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Fluorine is the most reactive and electronegative element.
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It forms compounds with nearly all other elements.
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Pure fluorine gas is highly toxic and corrosive.
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