Description

Potassium Fluoride is an inorganic salt widely recognized for its role as a versatile fluorinating agent and source of fluoride ions. Its high reactivity and purity make it a critical raw material for synthesizing advanced materials and fine chemicals. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and metallurgical industries seeking reliable, high-quality fluoride chemistry.

Application

• Organic Synthesis: As a key fluorinating agent in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals.
• Glass & Ceramics Manufacturing: Used in the formulation of opal glass, enamels, and welding fluxes to modify melting points and optical properties.
• Metallurgy: Employed as a flux in aluminum and magnesium smelting processes to remove impurities.
• Wood Preservation: Acts as an active ingredient in formulations designed to protect timber from fungal decay and insect infestation.
• Laboratory Reagent: Serves as a standard fluoride source and reagent in analytical chemistry and research laboratories.
• Etching & Surface Treatment: Utilized in the etching of glass and silicon, and in surface treatment of certain metals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Fluoride
CAS No.	12178-06-2
Molecular Formula	KF
Molecular Weight	58.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium fluoride (KF); Potassium monofluoride; Fluorure de potassium (French); Kaliumfluorid (German); Fluorol; UN 1812; Potassium fluoride, anhydrous
EINECS	235-293-8

Quality Control

Our Potassium Fluoride is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including assay, impurity profiling, and physical characterization, to meet exacting customer requirements. 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, 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 degradation. Keep away from strong acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (KF)	≥ 98.0 %
Water (Karl Fischer)	≤ 1.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.1 %
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.1 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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