Used in welding fluxes to improve arc stability and reduce spatter in electrode coatings.
Common in the production of specialty glasses and ceramics for its low refractive index, high resistance to thermal shock, increased corrosion resistance, and ability to lower the melting point; often used in glasses for electronics, lasers, and optical applications.
Serves as a catalyst in organic synthesis, particularly in fluorination reactions.
Employed in scintillation detectors for radiation measurement (e.g., gamma ray sensors) due to its fast response time, transparency to its own emitted light, and luminescent properties when exposed to radiation.
Utilized in the manufacture of infrared optical components and in infrared spectroscopy because of its wide transmission range in the IR spectrum and transparency to infrared light in specific wavelengths.
Added to metallurgical processes, including the smelting of aluminum and magnesium, to lower the melting point of mixtures, improve metal refining, reduce oxidation, and prevent foaming.
Used as a solid lubricant or additive in high-temperature lubricating oils to prevent wear and friction in engines and machinery under extreme conditions.