Can you help me with these fluorine questions anyone?

Question

Please help.



Where is this element most abundant?

Are there any disadvantages or dangers for uses this element?


Are there any negative side effects to producing/using/extracting this substance?

When is it used the most?


How is it used?

Answer 1

In rocks such as fluorospar, flourite, apatite etc.

Dangers : Extremely corrosive, will destroy almost anything it touches.

Negative side effects : If handled carelessly it can kill.

Used most : Teflon, High strength polymers, pharmaceuticals etc.