Description

Bismuth Pentafluoride is a powerful inorganic fluorinating agent and a highly reactive compound. Its strong oxidizing and fluorinating properties make it a critical reagent for advanced material synthesis and specialty chemical manufacturing. This product is essential for R&D and production in sectors requiring precise fluorination, including the electronics, catalyst, and fine chemical industries. Bismuth Pentafluoride CAS NO 7787-62-4 is handled under strict protocols due to its reactivity.

Application

• Fluorination Reagent: Used as a potent fluorinating agent in organic synthesis and for the production of specialty fluorinated compounds.
• Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a precursor or component in the manufacture of catalysts for industrial chemical processes.
• Electronics Manufacturing: Employed in the deposition of thin films and in the etching processes for semiconductor fabrication.
• Glass & Ceramics Industry: Acts as a doping agent or additive to modify the optical and physical properties of specialty glasses and ceramics.
• Laboratory Research: A key reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new fluorination reactions and material properties.
• Nuclear Industry: Investigated for use in fluoride volatility processes for nuclear fuel reprocessing and handling.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bismuth Pentafluoride
CAS No.	7787-62-4
Molecular Formula	BiF5
Molecular Weight	303.97 g/mol
Synonyms	Pentafluorobismuthane; Bismuth(V) fluoride; Bismuth fluoride (BiF5); Bismuth pentafluoride; Bismuthine, pentafluoro-
EINECS	232-124-8

Quality Control

Our Bismuth Pentafluoride is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and safety data 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, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as organic compounds, strong bases, and reducing agents. Due to its hygroscopic and reactive nature, it is recommended to handle and store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a dedicated chemical storage cabinet.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (BiF5)	≥ 98.0 %
Water (KF Titration)	≤ 0.5 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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