Description

Cupric Tetrafluoroborate Hydrate is an inorganic copper salt of tetrafluoroboric acid, commonly supplied as a hydrate. This compound is valued as a soluble source of copper(II) ions and a precursor for various copper-based materials and catalysts. It is primarily utilized in electroplating, catalysis, and as a reagent in organic synthesis by industries including electronics manufacturing, chemical research, and specialty materials production.

Application

• Electroplating & Surface Finishing: Used as an electrolyte component for copper electroplating and electroforming processes, providing a bright, adherent copper coating on various substrates.
• Catalysis: Serves as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in organic synthesis reactions, including cross-coupling and oxidation processes.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a source of copper(II) ions in the preparation of other copper compounds and coordination complexes.
• Electronic Materials: Employed in the manufacturing of conductive inks, pastes, and other electronic materials.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as a reagent in specific analytical procedures and laboratory research.
• Metal Treatment: Applied in surface treatment and conversion coating formulations for metals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cupric Tetrafluoroborate Hydrate
CAS No.	14735-84-3
Molecular Formula	Cu(BF₄)₂ · xH₂O
Molecular Weight	237.15 (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Copper(II) Tetrafluoroborate Hydrate; Copper Tetrafluoroborate; Copper Bis(tetrafluoroborate) Hydrate; Cupric Borofluoride Hydrate; Copper Fluoroborate; Copper(II) Borofluoride; Cu(BF4)2 Hydrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Cupric Tetrafluoroborate Hydrate is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, composition, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profiles, and other critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 should be handled in a dry environment to prevent absorption of moisture. Keep away from strong alkalis and fluorides.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Blue crystalline solid or solution
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Cu(BF₄)₂ basis)	≥ 98.0 %
Copper (Cu) Content	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	Contact for details
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005 %
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.005 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.001 %

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