Description

Silver Bifluoride is an inorganic compound with the formula AgF₂, primarily recognized for its role as a potent fluorinating agent. Its high reactivity makes it a critical reagent in specialized organic synthesis and materials science, enabling the introduction of fluorine atoms into target molecules. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to develop novel fluorinated compounds.

Application

• Fluorination Reagent in Organic Synthesis: Used for the selective fluorination of aromatic compounds, heterocycles, and other complex organic molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research.
• Catalyst and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a catalyst or a precursor in various chemical reactions, including polymerization and other industrial catalytic processes.
• Electrode Material and Battery Research: Investigated for use in high-energy-density battery systems, such as fluoride-ion batteries, due to its electrochemical properties.
• Glass Etching and Surface Treatment: Employed in specialized glass etching applications and for surface modification of certain materials.
• Laboratory Reagent for Fluorine Chemistry: A key reagent in academic and industrial laboratories dedicated to advanced fluorine chemistry and the synthesis of fluorinated materials.
• Ceramics and Specialty Glass Manufacturing: Used as an additive or processing agent in the production of certain ceramics and specialty optical glasses.

Basic Information

Product Name	Silver Bifluoride
CAS No.	12249-52-4
Molecular Formula	AgF₂
Molecular Weight	145.87 g/mol
Synonyms	Silver(II) Fluoride; Argentic Fluoride; Disilver Difluoride; Silver Difluoride; Silver Fluoride (AgF₂); Argentous Fluoride (deprecated)
EINECS	235-491-1

Quality Control

Our Silver Bifluoride is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Production adheres to relevant industry standards, and each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles. We support customer-specific quality requirements and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Due to its nature as a fluoride/strong alkali and being easily oxidized, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen to prevent degradation. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to moisture and air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to brownish crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (AgF₂)	≥ 98.0 %
Silver (Ag) Content	Contact for details
Fluoride (F) Content	Contact for details
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %

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