Description

Iron(III) fluoride, also known as ferric fluoride, is a high-purity inorganic salt with the CAS registry number 20074-52-6. This compound is a critical precursor and catalyst in advanced material synthesis and industrial chemical processes, valued for its strong fluorinating and Lewis acidic properties. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the chemical, metallurgical, and electronics sectors seeking reliable, high-quality raw materials for specialized applications.

Application

• Catalyst in Organic Synthesis: Acts as a potent Lewis acid catalyst for fluorination, alkylation, and other key reactions.
• Ceramics and Glass Manufacturing: Used as an opacifier and to impart specific optical properties in specialty glasses and ceramic glazes.
• Metal Surface Treatment: Employed in metal finishing and surface fluorination processes to enhance corrosion resistance.
• Electrolyte Component: Utilized in the formulation of electrolytes for specific types of high-energy-density batteries.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serves as a fluorine source in the CVD production of metal fluorides and other thin-film coatings.
• Laboratory Reagent: A key fluorinating agent and analytical reagent in research and quality control laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Iron(III) Fluoride
CAS No.	20074-52-6
Molecular Formula	FeF3
Molecular Weight	112.84 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Ferric fluoride; Iron trifluoride; Iron fluoride (FeF3); Trifluoroiron; Anhydrous iron(III) fluoride; Iron(3+) fluoride; CAS 20074-52-6
EINECS	243-489-8

Quality Control

Our Iron(III) fluoride is produced under a stringent quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA), documenting purity, assay, and impurity profiles, is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your technical 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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and incompatible with strong acids and organic solvents; keep the container tightly sealed and store separately from these materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Green crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (FeF3)	≥ 98.0 %
Iron (Fe) Content	48.0 - 50.0 %
Fluoride (F) Content	49.0 - 51.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.1 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.1 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 50 ppm
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %

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