Potassium fluoride (KF)

Potassium fluoride (KF)

Potassium monofluoride;Potassium fluoride salt;Fluoropotassium

CAS 7789-23-3

Chemical Formula KF

Molecular Weight 58.1 g/mol

Potassium fluoride (KF) is primarily used as a source of fluoride in various industrial processes, where it plays an important role in producing fluoride-based compounds. Potassium fluoride is also used in the preparation of aluminum fluoride, a key component in the aluminum industry. It is an essential ingredient in certain specialized formulations for pesticides and herbicides, where it helps to enhance effectiveness.

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Industrial Uses

1. Construction

  • Etching Agent for Glass and Ceramics: Potassium fluoride can be used in construction in specialized processes such as etching or cleaning glass and ceramic materials. It may be used for preparing surfaces before coating or painting in certain industrial applications.

2. Metal Treatment

  • Metal Cleaning and Surface Preparation: Potassium fluoride is used in metal treatment as an etching agent for cleaning and preparing metal surfaces. It can help remove oxides from metals like aluminum, enhancing the surface for subsequent treatment or coating.

3. Water Treatment

  • Fluoride Supplementation: Potassium fluoride can be used in water treatment to fluoridate drinking water. This is a common practice in certain regions to prevent tooth decay. Potassium fluoride may also be employed in small amounts in industrial water systems.

4. Chemical Synthesis

  • Fluoride Source in Chemical Synthesis: Potassium fluoride is commonly used as a reagent in chemical synthesis, particularly in fluorine chemistry. It is employed in reactions that require fluoride ions, such as the preparation of fluorinated organic compounds, and in fluorination reactions where it can act as a source of fluoride.

Specifications

Flash Point Not applicable (solid)
Odor Odorless
Assay ≥ 98%
Viscosity Not applicable (solid)
Density 2.48 g/cm³
Solubility Soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol
Appearance White crystalline solid
Boiling Point 1,520 °C (2,768 °F)
Melting Point 858 °C (1,576 °F)

Hazard Symbols

Corrosives
Acute Toxicity
Irritants/Sensitisers/Other Hazards

FAQs

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3. What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for Potassium fluoride (KF) ?
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