Description

Antimony Ammonium Fluoride is a specialized inorganic salt with the CAS number 52503-06-7, primarily utilized for its unique combination of antimony and fluoride ions. This compound is valued in industrial processes for its effectiveness as a fluorinating and etching agent, particularly on silicon-based materials. It serves as a critical raw material for manufacturers in the electronics, glass, and metallurgical sectors seeking precise surface modification and chemical synthesis.

Application

• Semiconductor Manufacturing: Used as a key etchant and cleaning agent for silicon wafers and microelectronic components.
• Glass Industry: Employed in the production of opal glass and as a fluoridizing agent to modify glass composition and properties.
• Metal Surface Treatment: Acts as a component in chemical polishing and brightening baths for various metals.
• Ceramics & Enamels: Serves as a flux and matting agent to influence the finish and durability of ceramic glazes.
• Chemical Synthesis: Functions as a fluorination reagent in the preparation of other antimony and fluorine-containing compounds.
• Catalyst Production: Used in the formulation of catalysts for specific organic fluorination reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Antimony Ammonium Fluoride
CAS No.	52503-06-7
Molecular Formula	NH4SbF6 or (NH4)2SbF7 (depending on hydration)
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Ammonium Hexafluoroantimonate(V); Ammonium Fluoroantimonate; Ammonium Antimony Fluoride; Hexafluoroantimonic Acid Ammonium Salt; Ammonium Hexafluorostibate; (OC-6-11)-Hexafluoroantimonate(1-) Ammonium; Antimony Ammonium Hexafluoride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Antimony Ammonium Fluoride is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and physical characterization, to meet exacting customer and industry specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and decomposition. Keep away from strong alkalis and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder or lumps
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as NH4SbF6)	≥ 98.0 %
Moisture (Loss on Drying)	≤ 1.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 20 ppm

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