fluorine is used to enrich uranium for nuclear weapons. it is also used to make sulfur hexafluoride. sulfur hexafluoride is used to propel stuff out of an aerosol can. it is also used to make integrated circuits. fluorine compounds have many uses. fluoride ions are in fluorine compounds. fluoride ions can be in toothpaste. some are used in nonstick coatings. freons contain fluorine.