Description

Potassium Fluoride Tetrahydrate is a versatile inorganic salt valued for its dual role as a source of both potassium and fluoride ions. Its primary commercial significance lies in its utility as a fluorinating agent and a precursor in the synthesis of other fluorine-containing compounds. This product is essential for manufacturers and research facilities in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and metallurgical industries seeking a reliable and consistent reagent.

Application

• Organic Synthesis: As a fluorinating agent for the introduction of fluorine atoms into organic molecules, crucial for developing pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• Glass & Ceramics Manufacturing: Used in the production of opalescent glass, enamels, and welding fluxes to modify texture and lower melting points.
• Metallurgy: Employed in aluminum smelting and metal surface treatment processes as a flux and cleaning agent.
• Laboratory Reagent: Serves as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry and various research applications.
• Wood Preservation: Acts as a component in formulations designed to protect wood from decay and insect damage.
• Fluoride Salt Production: A key starting material for the preparation of other fluoride salts and specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Fluoride Tetrahydrate
CAS No.	34341-58-7
Molecular Formula	KF · 4H₂O
Molecular Weight	150.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium fluoride hydrate; Potassium fluoride 4-hydrate; Potassium monofluoride tetrahydrate; Fluorure de potassium tetrahydrate (French); Kaliumfluorid-tetrahydrat (German); KF·4H₂O; Fluorolith
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Potassium Fluoride Tetrahydrate is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (KF·4H₂O)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	45.0 - 48.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.01 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 10 ppm

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