Description

Rubidium Tetrafluoroborate is an inorganic salt of rubidium and tetrafluoroboric acid, known for its utility as a specialized reagent and precursor. This compound is valued for its role in advanced material synthesis and as a source of rubidium ions in non-aqueous electrolytes. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and researchers in the electronics, specialty glass, and energy storage sectors for its unique chemical properties.

Application

• Electrolyte Additive: Used as a conductive salt or additive in non-aqueous electrolytes for advanced batteries and supercapacitors.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor or catalyst in organic synthesis and the preparation of other rubidium compounds.
• Optical & Electronic Materials: Employed in the doping of specialty glasses, crystals, and phosphors for optical and electronic applications.
• Surface Treatment: Acts as a component in fluxes or surface treatment formulations for metallurgy and soldering.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as a standard or reagent in spectroscopic analysis and other laboratory procedures.
• Research & Development: Critical for academic and industrial R&D in inorganic chemistry and new material discovery.

Basic Information

Product Name	Rubidium Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	18909-68-7
Molecular Formula	RbBF4
Molecular Weight	168.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Rubidium fluoroborate; Tetrafluoroboric acid rubidium salt; Rubidium borofluoride; Rubidium(I) tetrafluoroborate; Rubidium tetrahydrofluoroborate; RBATFB; RbBF4
EINECS	242-655-5

Quality Control

Our Rubidium Tetrafluoroborate is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the specifications required for industrial and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong acids and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (RbBF4)	≥ 99.0%
Purity (by Titration)	≥ 99.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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