Description

Calcium Tetrafluoroborate(1-) is an inorganic salt of tetrafluoroboric acid, widely recognized for its role as a versatile source of fluoride and boron. This compound is valued in industrial processes for its stability and solubility in various media, making it a critical reagent for specialized synthesis and surface treatment applications. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the electronics, metallurgy, and specialty chemical sectors for electroplating, catalysis, and as a flux component.

Application

• Electroplating & Surface Finishing: Used as an electrolyte component for depositing metal-boron alloys and for surface activation.
• Catalysis & Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Metallurgical Fluxes: Acts as a fluxing agent in metal refining and soldering processes to remove oxides.
• Electrolyte for Batteries & Capacitors: Employed in the formulation of specialized electrolytes for energy storage devices.
• Glass & Ceramic Manufacturing: Used as a source of boron and fluoride to modify the properties of glasses and ceramic glazes.
• Laboratory Reagent: Functions as a high-purity analytical reagent and research chemical.

Basic Information

Product Name	Calcium Tetrafluoroborate(1-)
CAS No.	13814-93-2
Molecular Formula	Ca(BF4)2
Molecular Weight	233.68 g/mol
Synonyms	Calcium Tetrafluoroborate; Calcium Boron Fluoride; Calcium Fluoborate; Tetrafluoroboric Acid Calcium Salt; Calcium Borofluoride; Calcium Tetrakis(fluoridoborate); Calcium(II) Tetrafluoroborate
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Quality Control

Our Calcium Tetrafluoroborate(1-) is manufactured under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Product quality is verified through a comprehensive suite of analytical tests, including assay, impurity profiling, and physical characterization. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and incompatible with strong alkalis; ensure the container is kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and stored separately from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Ca(BF4)2)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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