Description

Potassium Pentafluorozirconate is an inorganic salt primarily used as a versatile fluorination agent and a critical precursor in advanced materials synthesis. Its value lies in providing a controlled source of both zirconium and fluoride ions, enabling precise chemical modifications and the formation of high-performance coatings and ceramics. This compound is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the electronics, metallurgical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to enhance material properties or develop novel inorganic frameworks.

Application

• Metal Surface Treatment & Fluorination: Acts as a key component in fluxes and surface treatment baths for aluminum, magnesium, and their alloys to improve corrosion resistance and adhesion.
• Advanced Ceramics & Glass Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for zirconium-containing ceramics and specialty glasses, contributing to thermal stability and mechanical strength.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Used in the preparation of solid acid catalysts and supported zirconium catalysts for organic synthesis and petrochemical processes.
• Electrolyte Additive: Employed in specialized electrochemical applications and molten salt electrolytes for metal refining and electroplating.
• Optical Coating Precursor: Provides a source material for chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes to create thin-film optical and protective coatings.
• Nuclear Industry Applications: Utilized in specific zirconium alloy processing and as a component in certain fluoride-based molten salt systems.
• Laboratory Research & Chemical Synthesis: Functions as a fluorinating agent and a starting material for synthesizing other complex zirconium fluorides and coordination compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Pentafluorozirconate
CAS No.	13782-18-8
Molecular Formula	KZrF5
Molecular Weight	241.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Zirconium Fluoride; Zirconium Potassium Fluoride; Potassium Fluorozirconate; Dipotassium Zirconium Hexafluoride (common misnomer); KZrF5; Zirconium(IV) Potassium Pentafluoride; Potassium Zirconium(V) Fluoride
EINECS	237-423-6

Quality Control

Our Potassium Pentafluorozirconate is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, composition, and performance. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics to meet your specific application 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 and organic solvents. Due to its nature as a fluoride/strong alkali compound, it should be kept separate from acids and moisture-sensitive substances. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (KZrF5)	≥ 98.0 %
Zirconium (Zr) Content	37.0 - 38.5 %
Potassium (K) Content	15.5 - 16.5 %
Fluoride (F) Content	Balance
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.05 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.05 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5 %

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