Description

Zirconium(IV) Fluoride Hydrate is an inorganic salt of zirconium and fluorine, typically supplied as a white crystalline powder. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile precursor in advanced materials synthesis and as a source of zirconium and fluoride ions in specialized chemical processes. It is essential for manufacturers and research institutions in the ceramics, optical coating, and specialty chemical industries seeking high-purity inorganic intermediates.

Application

• Ceramics & Glass Manufacturing: Acts as a flux and opacifier agent in the production of specialized ceramics, glasses, and enamels.
• Optical Coatings: Serves as a key precursor for depositing zirconium fluoride-based thin films used in low-refractive-index optical coatings and anti-reflective layers.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Used in the preparation of solid acid catalysts and supported zirconium compounds for organic synthesis and petrochemical applications.
• Fluorination Reagent: Provides a controlled source of fluoride ions in metallurgical processes and for the synthesis of other metal fluorides.
• Research & Development: Employed as a starting material in academic and industrial R&D for developing new inorganic materials and studying fluoride chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Zirconium(IV) Fluoride Hydrate
CAS No.	15298-38-1
Molecular Formula	ZrF4·xH2O
Molecular Weight	Anhydrous: 167.21 g/mol (hydrate weight varies)
Synonyms	Zirconium Tetrafluoride Hydrate; Zirconium Fluoride Hydrate; Tetrafluorozirconium Hydrate; Zirconium(4+) Tetrafluoride Hydrate; Zirconium Fluoride (ZrF4) Hydrate; Zirconium(IV) Fluoride, Hydrated
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Quality Control

Our Zirconium(IV) Fluoride Hydrate is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We provide comprehensive quality documentation, including Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles. Specifications are designed to meet the rigorous demands of industrial and research applications, with the capability to align with customer-specific 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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong alkalis.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as ZrF4)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (LOD)	≤ 2.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.05 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.05 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.005 %

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