Description

Bromine Pentafluoride is a powerful inorganic fluorinating and oxidizing agent with the chemical formula BrF₅. This highly reactive compound is valued in advanced material synthesis and specialized chemical processing for its ability to introduce fluorine atoms and act as a potent oxidizer. It is primarily utilized by the semiconductor, aerospace, and specialty chemical manufacturing industries for applications requiring extreme reactivity and high purity.

Application

• Fluorination Agent in Semiconductor Manufacturing: Used in the plasma etching and cleaning of silicon wafers and chambers.
• Rocket Propellant Oxidizer: Serves as a high-energy-density oxidizer in advanced propulsion systems.
• Synthesis of Fluorinated Compounds: A key reagent for producing specialty inorganic fluorides and fluorocarbon derivatives.
• Uranium Processing: Employed in the fluorination of uranium compounds for nuclear fuel processing.
• Laboratory Research: Used as a strong fluorinating and oxidizing agent in experimental and developmental chemistry.
• Electrical Insulation Gas Production: Involved in the synthesis of sulfur hexafluoride (SF₆) and related dielectric gases.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bromine Pentafluoride
CAS No.	7789-30-2
Molecular Formula	BrF₅
Molecular Weight	174.90 g/mol
Synonyms	Bromine(V) fluoride; Pentafluorobromane; Bromine fluoride (BrF5); Bromine pentafluoride; UN 1745
EINECS	232-157-8

Quality Control

Our Bromine Pentafluoride is manufactured and handled under stringent controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for demanding industrial applications. Quality is verified through advanced analytical techniques including gas chromatography (GC) and titration. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed, specially passivated container, protected from light and moisture. Store in a cool, well-ventilated, dedicated area away from combustible materials, reducing agents, and water. Due to its highly volatile and reactive nature, storage temperature should be maintained as recommended in the Safety Data Sheet. Keep container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Assay (BrF₅)	≥ 99.0%
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Free Bromine	≤ 0.5%
Other Fluoride Impurities	≤ 0.5%

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