Description

Potassium Hydrogen Fluoride (also known as Potassium Bifluoride) is a versatile inorganic salt with significant industrial utility. Its primary value lies in its ability to generate hydrofluoric acid in situ and serve as a potent fluorinating agent for various chemical transformations. This compound is essential for manufacturers and processors in the glass etching, metallurgy, and chemical synthesis sectors, where controlled fluorination is required.

Application

• Glass Etching & Frosting: A key component in formulations for creating decorative or functional frosted surfaces on glassware and mirrors.
• Metal Surface Treatment: Used in aluminum brightening, stainless steel pickling, and as a component in metal cleaning and pretreatment solutions.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a fluorinating agent in organic synthesis and as a precursor for other fluoride salts and specialty chemicals.
• Ceramics & Abrasives Manufacturing: Employed in the production of certain ceramics, grinding wheels, and abrasive products.
• Wood Preservative: Used in some formulations for protecting wood against fungal decay and insects.
• Laboratory Reagent: Serves as a source of fluoride ions for analytical chemistry and research applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Hydrogen Fluoride
CAS No.	7789-29-9
Molecular Formula	KHF2
Molecular Weight	78.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Bifluoride; Potassium Acid Fluoride; Potassium Fluorohydrate; Hydrogen Potassium Fluoride; Potassium Dihydrogen Trifluoride; KHF2; EINECS 232-156-2
EINECS	232-156-2

Quality Control

Our Potassium Hydrogen Fluoride is manufactured under strict process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a comprehensive suite of analytical tests, including assay, impurity profiling, and physical characteristic checks. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications and industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and bases. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and caking. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder or granules
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (KHF2)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.05 %
Silica (SiO2)	≤ 0.5 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.002 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.005 %

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