Ammonium silico fluoride

Ammonium silico fluoride

Ammonium hexafluorosilicate;Hexafluorosilicic acid ammonium salt;Ammonium fluosilicate

CAS 16919-19-0

Chemical Formula NH₄SiF₆

Molecular Weight 174.12 g/mol

Ammonium silico fluoride is a source of both silicon and fluoride ions, making it valuable in processes where these elements are required. However, due to its fluoride content, it is handled with caution, as excessive exposure can be hazardous to health. Despite this, it remains an important compound in various industrial sectors, contributing to the production of high-quality materials and enhancing certain manufacturing processes.

Industrial Uses

1. Pulp & Paper Solutions

  • Paper Treatment: Ammonium silico fluoride can potentially be used in the papermaking process for enhancing the brightness or strength of paper products.
  • Scavenger for Impurities: It may help remove specific impurities during the pulp preparation process.

2. Water Treatment

  • Fluoride Source: In water fluoridation, Ammonium silico fluoride can be used to add fluoride to drinking water, helping to prevent tooth decay, though its use is less common compared to other fluoride compounds like sodium fluoride.
  • Effluent Treatment: It may also be utilized in wastewater treatment, particularly in industries that require fluoride removal or adjustment in water properties.

3. Metal Treatment

  • Etching Agent: It is used in metal treatment for etching metal surfaces, helping to prepare them for further processing or coating.
  • Flux Agent: It can act as a flux in the soldering or welding of metals, facilitating the bonding of metal parts by cleaning oxides from the surface.

4. Oil & Gas

  • Well Drilling: It could potentially be used in drilling fluids to aid in the formation of protective layers in oil wells or gas extraction processes.  
  • Corrosion Inhibition: Its fluoride content can be useful in the prevention of corrosion in pipelines and equipment exposed to harsh conditions.

5. Construction

  • Concrete Treatment: It may be used in the treatment of concrete surfaces to increase durability, especially in applications requiring fluorine-based resistance to weathering or corrosion.
  • Surface Etching: Can be applied for etching or surface preparation of construction materials like glass and ceramics.

Specifications

Flash Point Non-flammable
Viscosity Not applicable (solid)
Melting Point 250°C (decomposes)
Assay ≥ 98%
Appearance White crystalline powder
Boiling Point Decomposes before boiling
Odor Odorless
Solubility Soluble in water, insoluble in alcohol
Density 2.27 g/cm³

Hazard Symbols

Corrosives
Acute Toxicity
Irritants/Sensitisers/Other Hazards

FAQs

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3. What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for Ammonium silico fluoride?
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