Description

Zinc Fluoride Tetrahydrate is an inorganic fluoride salt valued for its role as a versatile fluorinating agent and precursor in advanced material synthesis. Its significance lies in providing a controlled source of fluoride ions and zinc cations, essential for creating specialized ceramics, optical coatings, and catalysts. This compound is primarily needed by manufacturers in the ceramics, glass, metallurgical, and chemical synthesis industries.

Application

• As a fluorinating agent in organic synthesis and metallurgy.
• Raw material for the production of special optical glasses and coatings.
• Precursor in the manufacture of ceramic glazes and enamels.
• Component in welding and soldering fluxes.
• Intermediate for the synthesis of other zinc compounds and catalysts.
• Used in wood preservation treatments.
• Research and development applications in material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	Zinc Fluoride Tetrahydrate
CAS No.	13986-18-0
Molecular Formula	F2Zn · 4H2O or ZnF2 · 4H2O
Molecular Weight	175.45 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Zinc difluoride tetrahydrate; Zinc(II) fluoride tetrahydrate; Fluoric acid, zinc salt, tetrahydrate; Zinc fluoride (ZnF2) tetrahydrate; Zinc fluoride hydrate
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Quality Control

Our Zinc Fluoride Tetrahydrate is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is available for every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and hydrolysis. Keep away from strong alkalis.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder or lumps
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (ZnF2·4H2O)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	38.0 - 42.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01 %
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.