Description

Xenon Tetrafluoride (XeF4) is a powerful inorganic fluorinating agent and a classic example of a noble gas compound, demonstrating unique chemical reactivity. Its primary commercial value lies in its ability to introduce fluorine atoms into other molecules, a critical step in the synthesis of specialty chemicals and advanced materials. This compound is essential for research and development laboratories, semiconductor manufacturers, and chemical synthesis units working on fluorination reactions, etching processes, and the development of novel fluorinated compounds.

Application

• Fluorination Reagent: Used as a selective fluorinating agent in organic and inorganic synthesis to produce fluorinated intermediates and fine chemicals.
• Semiconductor Manufacturing: Employed in plasma etching processes for silicon and other materials in microelectronics fabrication.
• Laser & Optical Industry: Serves as a precursor for generating high-purity fluorine gas used in excimer lasers.
• Chemical Research: A key reagent in academic and industrial R&D for studying noble gas chemistry and developing new fluorination methodologies.
• Nuclear Fuel Processing: Investigated for potential use in the separation and reprocessing of nuclear fuels due to its strong oxidizing and fluorinating properties.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Used in the production of specialty fluoropolymers and surface-modified materials with enhanced properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Xenon Tetrafluoride
CAS No.	13709-61-0
Molecular Formula	XeF4
Molecular Weight	207.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Xenon(IV) fluoride; Tetrafluoroxenon; Perxenon fluoride; XeF4; Xenon fluoride (XeF4)
EINECS	237-260-1

Quality Control

Our Xenon Tetrafluoride is manufactured and handled under stringent conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a comprehensive suite of analytical techniques including gas chromatography (GC), FT-IR spectroscopy, and titration methods. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting purity, identity, and impurity profiles to meet your specific research or industrial requirements.

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, organic solvents, and easily oxidized substances. Due to its nature as a strong oxidizer and fluoride source, it must be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a dedicated, corrosion-resistant storage cabinet. Long-term stability is best maintained at controlled room temperature (15-25°C).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless Crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (XeF4)	≥ 99.0%
Xenon Difluoride (XeF2)	≤ 0.5%
Xenon Hexafluoride (XeF6)	≤ 0.3%
Free Fluorine (F2)	≤ 0.1%
Non-volatile Residue	≤ 0.05%

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