Potassium fluoborate

Potassium fluoborate

Potassium tetrafluoroborate;Potassium fluoro-borate;Potassium tetrafluoroborate (KBF₄);Fluoroboric acid potassium salt

CAS 14075-53-7

Chemical Formula KBF₄

Molecular Weight 125.81 g/mol

Potassium fluoborate is an inorganic compound primarily used in the production of fluxes for metal welding and soldering, specifically, the potassium salt of tetrafluoroboric acid.The compound is for its ability to help improve the bonding and flow of molten metals and in the preparation of various specialty chemicals.

Industrial Uses

1. Construction

  • Surface Treatment and Fluxing Agent: Potassium fluoborate is used in construction as a fluxing agent in some ceramic materials, such as glazes. It helps improve the properties of materials used for construction, such as resistance to heat and wear.

2. Metal Treatment

  • Flux for Soldering and Brazing: Potassium fluoborate is used in metal treatment as a flux in soldering and brazing. It helps clean metal surfaces, remove oxides, and improve the bonding between metals in various industrial applications. Its ability to lower the melting point of metals makes it valuable in these processes.

3. Chemical Synthesis

  • Intermediate in Fluorine Chemistry: Potassium fluoborate is used in chemical synthesis, particularly in the production of fluorine-containing compounds. Its fluoride component can be employed in the synthesis of various organofluorine compounds, including fluorides and other fluorinated intermediates. It is also used in certain fluorination reactions and as a reagent in fluorine chemistry.

Specifications

Boiling Point Sublimation point ~500°C
Appearance White crystalline powder
Odor Odorless
Density 2.36 g/cm³
Assay ≥ 98%
Flash Point Not applicable (solid)
Melting Point 540°C
Viscosity Not applicable (solid)
Solubility Soluble in water

Hazard Symbols

Corrosives
Acute Toxicity
Irritants/Sensitisers/Other Hazards
Environmental Hazard

FAQs

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3. What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for Potassium fluoborate ?
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4. How can I ensure the quality of Potassium fluoborate supplied by Multichem ?
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