Description

Calcium Tetrafluoroborate is an inorganic salt primarily valued as a versatile source of fluoride and borate ions in industrial processes. Its significance lies in its solubility and reactivity, which make it a key component in specialized chemical synthesis and surface treatment applications. This product is essential for manufacturers in the electronics, metallurgy, and chemical catalyst industries seeking high-purity inorganic reagents.

Application

• Electroplating & Metal Finishing: Used as an additive in electrolyte baths for depositing metal-boron alloys and for surface treatment processes.
• Catalyst & Reagent Synthesis: Serves as a precursor or catalyst component in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Glass & Ceramic Manufacturing: Acts as a fluxing agent and a source of boron and fluoride to modify the properties of glass and ceramic materials.
• Nuclear Industry: Employed in specific applications related to neutron absorption and shielding materials.
• Laboratory Research: Used as a high-purity chemical reagent in analytical chemistry and materials science research.
• Wood Preservation: Functions as a component in formulations for protecting wood from fungal decay and insect damage.

Basic Information

Product Name	Calcium Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	15978-68-4
Molecular Formula	Ca(BF4)2
Molecular Weight	233.49 g/mol
Synonyms	Calcium fluoroborate; Calcium borofluoride; Tetrafluoroboric acid calcium salt; Calcium tetrafluoroborate hydrate; Calcium BF4; Calcium(II) tetrafluoroborate
EINECS	240-123-4

Quality Control

Our Calcium Tetrafluoroborate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Production adheres to relevant industrial standards, and comprehensive testing is performed. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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 must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and decomposition. Keep away from strong alkalis.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Ca(BF4)2)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 20 ppm

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