Description

Zinc Tetrafluoroborate Hydrate is an inorganic salt primarily valued as a versatile source of zinc and fluoroborate ions in various industrial processes. Its significance lies in its solubility in water and organic solvents, making it a key component for electroplating and surface treatment applications. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the metal finishing, chemical synthesis, and catalyst preparation industries seeking a reliable and soluble zinc precursor.

Application

• Electroplating Baths: As a key component for zinc alloy plating, providing excellent throwing power and bright, uniform deposits on metal substrates.
• Surface Treatment & Conversion Coatings: Used in formulations to enhance corrosion resistance and paint adhesion on steel and other metals.
• Catalyst & Reagent in Organic Synthesis: Serves as a Lewis acid catalyst for Friedel-Crafts alkylation, acylation, and other condensation reactions.
• Flame Retardant Additive: Incorporated into polymers and textiles to improve fire-resistant properties.
• Wood Preservation: Acts as a component in formulations to protect timber from fungal decay and insect infestation.
• Electrolyte for Batteries & Electrochemical Cells: Utilized in specialized battery systems due to its ionic conductivity.

Basic Information

Product Name	Zinc Tetrafluoroborate Hydrate
CAS No.	27860-83-9
Molecular Formula	Zn(BF₄)₂ · xH₂O
Molecular Weight	Anhydrous: 238.99 g/mol (hydrate weight varies)
Synonyms	Zinc fluoroborate hydrate; Zinc borofluoride; Tetrafluoroboric acid zinc salt; Zinc(II) tetrafluoroborate; Zinc fluoborate; Zn(BF4)2; Zinc tetrafluoroborane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Zinc Tetrafluoroborate Hydrate is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity and performance for industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profiles, and physical parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and hydrolysis. Keep away from strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline solid or solution
Identification (IR)	Complies
Assay (Zn(BF₄)₂ basis)	≥ 98.0 %
Zinc (Zn) Content	Contact for details
Fluoroborate (BF₄) Content	Contact for details
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	Contact for details
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005 %
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.005 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.001 %

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