Description

Cadmium Fluoroborate is an inorganic salt primarily used as a soluble source of cadmium ions in specialized electroplating and surface treatment processes. Its value lies in its ability to produce adherent, fine-grained metallic cadmium deposits from aqueous solutions, which is critical for corrosion protection and wear resistance. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the aerospace, electronics, and high-performance alloy coating industries who require precise and reliable cadmium plating baths.

Application

• Electroplating Bath Component: A key ingredient in acid-based electroplating baths for depositing pure cadmium or cadmium alloys onto steel and other metal substrates.
• Corrosion-Resistant Coatings: Used to apply protective cadmium coatings on fasteners, aerospace components, and marine hardware to prevent rust and galvanic corrosion.
• Surface Preparation & Activation: Serves in surface treatment processes to prepare metal surfaces for subsequent plating or painting.
• Research & Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a precursor or catalyst in laboratory-scale inorganic synthesis and materials science research.
• Alloy Plating: Facilitates the co-deposition of cadmium with other metals like tin or zinc to create specialized alloys with unique mechanical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cadmium Fluoroborate
CAS No.	14486-19-2
Molecular Formula	Cd(BF4)2 or Cd(BF4)2·xH2O
Molecular Weight	286.01 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Cadmium Tetrafluoroborate; Cadmium(II) Fluoroborate; Cadmium Fluoborate; Cadmium Borofluoride; Bis(tetrafluoroborato)cadmium; Cadmium Tetrafluoroborate Solution
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Cadmium Fluoroborate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes rigorous quality testing, including assay and impurity profile analysis, to meet the stringent requirements of industrial electroplating applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for cadmium content, fluoride/fluoroborate ratio, and trace metal impurities is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and incompatible with strong alkalis. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture and CO2.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow solution or crystalline solid
Assay (as Cd(BF4)2)	≥ 40% (in solution) / ≥ 98% (solid)
Cadmium (Cd) Content	Contact for details
pH (of solution, 20°C)	1.0 - 3.0
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.001%
Other Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.002%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.