Applications of Fluorine

Compounds of fluorine are present in fluoridated toothpaste and in many municipal water systems where they help to prevent tooth decay. And, of course, fluorocarbons such as Teflon have made a major impact on life in the 20th century. There are many applications of fluorine:

• Rocket fuels
• Polymer and plastics production
• teflon and tefzel production
• When combined with Oxygen, used as a refrigerator cooler
• Hydrofluoric acid used for glass etching
• Purify public water supplies
• Uranium production
• Air conditioning