Description

Zinc Tetrafluoroborate is an inorganic salt widely utilized as a source of zinc and fluoride ions in specialized chemical processes. Its primary commercial value lies in its role as a catalyst and electrolyte component, offering high solubility and ionic conductivity. This product is essential for manufacturers in the electroplating, organic synthesis, and specialty chemical formulation industries seeking reliable performance in demanding applications.

Application

• Electroplating & Surface Finishing: Used as an electrolyte component for zinc alloy plating, providing bright, uniform, and corrosion-resistant metallic coatings.
• Catalysis in Organic Synthesis: Serves as a Lewis acid catalyst for Friedel-Crafts alkylation, acylation, and other key fluorination and polymerization reactions.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Acts as a key precursor or additive in the production of flame retardants, stabilizers, and other high-performance materials.
• Ion Exchange & Membrane Processes: Employed in research and industrial processes involving ion-selective membranes and electrochemical cells.
• Analytical Chemistry & Laboratory Reagent: Used as a standard or reagent in analytical procedures for fluoride determination and other tests.

Basic Information

Product Name	Zinc Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	13826-88-5
Molecular Formula	Zn(BF₄)₂
Molecular Weight	238.99 g/mol
Synonyms	Zinc fluoroborate; Zinc borofluoride; Tetrafluoroboric acid zinc salt; Zinc(II) tetrafluoroborate; Zinc tetrafluoroborate hydrate; Zn(BF4)2; Zinc fluoborate
EINECS	237-531-4

Quality Control

Our Zinc Tetrafluoroborate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and 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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and incompatible with strong alkalis; keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow solution or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Zn(BF₄)₂)	≥ 40.0% (in solution) / ≥ 98.0% (anhydrous basis)
Zinc (Zn) Content	Contact for details
Fluoroborate (BF₄⁻) Content	Contact for details
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005%
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.005%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.001%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.001%

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