Description

Potassium Fluorosulfate is an inorganic salt with the chemical formula KSO3F. This compound serves as a versatile and powerful source of the fluorosulfate (SO3F-) anion, a useful reagent and intermediate in specialized chemical synthesis. It is particularly valued in industrial and research settings for its role in fluorination reactions and as a precursor to other fluorosulfate derivatives. Key industries that utilize this chemical include advanced materials research, specialty chemical manufacturing, and organic synthesis laboratories.

Application

• Fluorination Reagent: Acts as a source of fluorine in the synthesis of organofluorine compounds and other fluorinated materials.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Used as a precursor for generating other fluorosulfate salts and reactive species in laboratory and industrial processes.
• Electrolyte Component: Investigated for use in specialized battery systems and electrochemical applications due to its ionic properties.
• Catalysis & Organic Transformations: Employed as a catalyst or promoter in certain organic reactions requiring a strong anion.
• Surface Treatment & Etching: Potential use in surface modification and etching processes for specific materials.
• Research & Development: A key reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Fluorosulfate
CAS No.	13455-22-6
Molecular Formula	KSO3F
Molecular Weight	138.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium fluoro sulfate; Potassium fluorosulphate; Fluorosulfuric acid potassium salt; Potassium sulfurofluoridate; KSO3F; Potassium trioxidofluoridosulfur; Potassium fluorosulfonate (common misnomer)
EINECS	236-635-1

Quality Control

Our Potassium Fluorosulfate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Production adheres to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) where applicable. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay/purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. We are committed to meeting the specific quality requirements of our clients in research and industrial applications.

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, strong bases, and moisture. Due to its nature as a fluoride/strong alkali compound, it should be kept separate from acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended long-term storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (KSO3F)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF Titration)	≤ 0.5 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 100 ppm
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.1 %

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