Description

Bismuth(III) Fluoride is an inorganic compound with the formula BiF₃, known for its role as a key precursor in advanced material synthesis. This high-purity fluoride source is critical for applications demanding precise stoichiometry and minimal metallic impurities. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the electronics, optical glass, and specialty chemical industries for its unique properties.

Application

• Optical Glass & Ceramics: As a doping agent to modify refractive index and increase density in heavy-metal fluoride glasses.
• Electronics Manufacturing: As a precursor for the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) of bismuth-containing thin films and electronic ceramics.
• Fluorination Reagent: Used in organic synthesis and materials science as a source of fluoride ions for specific fluorination reactions.
• Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a catalyst component or support in certain petrochemical and fine chemical processes.
• Laboratory Research: Employed as a high-purity starting material in academic and industrial R&D for developing new inorganic compounds.
• Nuclear Industry: Investigated for use in specific shielding materials or as a component in nuclear fuel cycle chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bismuth(III) Fluoride
CAS No.	7787-61-3
Molecular Formula	BiF₃
Molecular Weight	265.98 g/mol
Synonyms	Bismuth Trifluoride; Bismuth Fluoride; Trifluorobismuthane; Bismuth(3+) trifluoride; Bismuthine, trifluoro-; Bismuth fluoride (BiF3)
EINECS	232-124-8

Quality Control

Our Bismuth(III) Fluoride is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for advanced material synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and trace metal content are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and strong bases. Due to its nature as a fluoride/strong alkali, ensure segregation from reactive substances. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to grayish-white powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (BiF₃)	≥ 99.0%
Assay (Bi)	≥ 78.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.01%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.005%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 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.