Description

Potassium Tantalum Fluoride is a high-purity inorganic salt primarily used as a critical precursor in advanced materials synthesis. This compound is essential for the production of tantalum metal and tantalum-containing alloys, which are fundamental to high-performance electronics and corrosion-resistant components. It serves key industries including metallurgy, semiconductor manufacturing, and specialized chemical vapor deposition (CVD) processes where precise stoichiometry and purity are paramount.

Application

• Tantalum Metal Production: A key intermediate in the electrolytic and metallothermic reduction processes for producing high-purity tantalum metal.
• Semiconductor Industry: Used as a precursor for depositing tantalum-containing thin films and barriers in integrated circuit fabrication.
• Superalloy Manufacturing: Serves as a source of tantalum for creating heat-resistant alloys used in aerospace and turbine engines.
• Optical Coatings: Employed in the production of specialized optical glasses and coatings with high refractive indices.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Acts as a volatile source material for CVD applications to create uniform tantalum-based layers.
• Research & Development: Utilized in laboratories for synthesizing novel tantalum compounds and exploring new material properties.
• Catalyst Synthesis: A starting material for preparing catalysts used in selective organic synthesis and petrochemical processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Tantalum Fluoride
CAS No.	116036-91-0
Molecular Formula	K2TaF7
Molecular Weight	392.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Heptafluorotantalate(V); Dipotassium Heptafluorotantalate; Potassium Fluotantalate; K2TaF7; Tantalum Potassium Fluoride; Potassium Tantalum Heptafluoride; Tantalum Potassium Heptafluoride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Potassium Tantalum Fluoride is manufactured under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Production adheres to relevant industry guidelines, and each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, metallic impurities, and anion content. We support traceability and supply chain transparency for our global B2B clients.

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 moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be kept away from strong alkalis. Use appropriate corrosion-resistant handling equipment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (K2TaF7)	≥ 99.0%
Moisture (Loss on Drying)	≤ 0.5%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 50 ppm
Nickel (Ni)	≤ 20 ppm
Chromium (Cr)	≤ 20 ppm
Particle Size (D50)	Contact for details

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