Zinc Fluoride - The formula is ZnF2. It is an Binary Ionic compound because it is made up of two elements.
This compound is a slightly soluble in water. It is a white powdery compound.
Zinc Fluoride is found in many things. It is used to manufacture metals that are used in productions. It also creates special kinds of glass and fluxes.The chemical is not flammable and stable but it is hazardous to human skin.
(This is an example of Zinc Fluoride Glass)
Cited
cameochemicals.noaa.gov/chemical/4810
http://www51.honeywell.com/sm/common/documents/GPS0041_Public_Risk_Summary_-_Zinc_Fluoride.pdf
It's surprising that yet another compound is deadly to humans but is found in our everyday lives
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