Description

Zinc Fluoride is an essential inorganic salt with significant industrial utility. Its unique chemical properties make it a critical precursor and additive in advanced manufacturing and materials science. This product is primarily sought by the ceramics, optical coating, and metallurgical industries for its role in creating specialized glasses, protective films, and alloy treatments.

Application

• As a fluorinating agent in organic synthesis and the production of specialty chemicals.
• Key component in the manufacture of optoelectronic materials and low-melting glasses for specialized lenses and coatings.
• Used in ceramic glazes and enamels to improve durability and surface finish.
• As an additive in metal surface treatment and alloying processes to enhance corrosion resistance.
• Raw material for the synthesis of other zinc compounds and complex fluorides.
• Potential use in wood preservatives and as a component in certain catalysts.

Basic Information

Product Name	Zinc Fluoride
CAS No.	7783-49-5
Molecular Formula	F2Zn
Molecular Weight	103.38 g/mol
Synonyms	Zinc Difluoride; Zinc(II) Fluoride; Fluorure de Zinc (French); Zinkfluorid (German); UNII-7I147B2N3R; EINECS 232-001-9; Fluoric acid, zinc salt
EINECS	232-001-9

Quality Control

Our Zinc Fluoride is produced under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. The product undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and physical characterization. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, heavy metal content, and other critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture and carbon dioxide. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (ZnF2)	≥ 98.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.001 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5 %

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