Sodium fluoride
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sodium-fluoride-161-6028268
title:
Sodium fluoride
text:
Sodium fluoride (NaF) is an inorganic compound with the formula NaF. It is a colorless or white solid that is readily soluble in water. It is used in trace amounts in the fluoridation of drinking water to prevent tooth decay, and in toothpastes and topical pharmaceuticals for the same purpose. In 2021, it was the 291st most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 600,000 prescriptions. It is also used in metallurgy and in medical imaging.
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Ionic compound (NaF)
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_fluoride
date created:
2004-11-29T23:37:01Z
date modified:
2024-08-27T06:54:46Z
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