Description

Zirconium Fluoride is an inorganic salt of zirconium and fluorine, widely recognized for its high thermal stability and chemical inertness. This compound is a critical raw material in advanced manufacturing, valued for its ability to impart unique optical and structural properties. It is essential for industries such as specialty glass, nuclear energy, and electronics manufacturing, where material purity and performance are paramount.

Application

• Optical Glass & Fiber Manufacturing: A key component in the production of fluoride glasses (ZBLAN) and optical coatings due to its low phonon energy and high transparency in the infrared region.
• Nuclear Industry: Used in molten salt reactor (MSR) fuel cycles and as a component in neutron shielding materials.
• Ceramics & Refractories: Acts as a sintering aid and additive to enhance the thermal shock resistance and mechanical strength of advanced ceramics.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a precursor or support material for catalysts used in fluorination and other organic synthesis reactions.
• Metal Surface Treatment: Employed in conversion coatings and as an additive in electrolytes for anodizing and electroplating processes.
• Welding & Brazing Fluxes: Functions as a component in fluxes to dissolve oxides and improve flow characteristics in high-temperature joining applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Zirconium Fluoride
CAS No.	7783-64-4
Molecular Formula	ZrF4
Molecular Weight	167.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Zirconium(IV) fluoride; Tetrafluorozirconium; Zirconium tetrafluoride; Zirconium fluoride (ZrF4); Zirconium fluoride, anhydrous
EINECS	232-018-1

Quality Control

Our Zirconium Fluoride is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by titration and impurity profiling via ICP-OES, to ensure it meets exacting purity standards for high-tech applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and hydrolysis. Keep away from strong alkalis.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (ZrF4)	≥ 99.0%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 50 ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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