Description

Copper(I)Fluoborate is an inorganic salt of copper in the +1 oxidation state, widely recognized for its utility as a soluble copper source in specialized electrochemical processes. Its primary commercial value lies in its ability to deliver copper ions in a stable, acidic fluoborate medium, which is critical for achieving high-quality, uniform metal deposits. This compound is essential for manufacturers and engineers in the electronics, metal finishing, and printed circuit board (PCB) fabrication industries who require precise and reliable copper plating solutions.

Application

• Primary electrolyte component for acid copper electroplating and electroforming processes.
• Manufacture of printed circuit boards (PCBs) for through-hole plating and surface finishing.
• Production of decorative and functional coatings on various metal substrates.
• Used in the formulation of electroless copper plating baths for metallizing non-conductive surfaces.
• As a catalyst precursor in certain organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Source of copper ions in specialty chemical manufacturing and analytical reagent preparation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Copper(I)Fluoborate
CAS No.	14708-11-3
Molecular Formula	CuBF4
Molecular Weight	154.37 g/mol
Synonyms	Copper(1+) tetrafluoroborate; Cuprous fluoroborate; Copper(I) tetrafluoroborate; Copper tetrafluoroborate(I); Cuprous borofluoride; Tetrafluoroboric acid copper(I) salt; Copper fluoroborate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Copper(I)Fluoborate is produced under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profile analysis, and solution stability checks. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and incompatible with strong alkalis and fluorides. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Blue-green solution or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (CuBF4)	≥ 45% (in solution) / ≥ 98% (solid)
Copper (Cu) Content	Contact for details
Free Acid (as HBF4)	Contact for details
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 10 ppm
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 20 ppm

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