Description

Copper(II) Tetrafluoroborate Hexahydrate is an inorganic copper salt that serves as a versatile and highly soluble source of copper(II) ions. This compound is particularly valued for its utility in specialized electrochemical and catalytic applications where a non-coordinating anion is advantageous. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and researchers in the electronics, electroplating, and fine chemical synthesis industries.

Application

• Electroplating & Electroforming: Used as a copper source in high-speed and high-throw electroplating baths for printed circuit boards (PCBs) and metal finishing.
• Electrolyte for Batteries & Supercapacitors: Serves as a key component in the electrolyte formulation for advanced energy storage systems, including copper-based redox flow batteries.
• Catalyst Precursor: Acts as a starting material for preparing copper-based catalysts used in organic synthesis, such as cross-coupling reactions and oxidation processes.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Employed as a precursor for depositing thin films of copper or copper oxide in semiconductor and microelectronics fabrication.
• Analytical Chemistry & Research: Utilized as a standard or reagent in analytical methods and academic research involving copper chemistry.
• Surface Treatment & Conversion Coatings: Applied in formulations for surface activation and pretreatment of metals prior to painting or adhesion.

Basic Information

Product Name	Copper(II) Tetrafluoroborate Hexahydrate
CAS No.	72259-10-0
Molecular Formula	Cu(BF₄)₂ · 6H₂O
Molecular Weight	372.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Copper Tetrafluoroborate Hexahydrate; Cupric Tetrafluoroborate Hexahydrate; Copper(II) Fluoborate Hexahydrate; Cupric Fluoborate Hexahydrate; Copper Borofluoride Hexahydrate; Cu(BF4)2.6H2O; Tetrafluoroboric Acid Copper(II) Salt Hexahydrate
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Quality Control

Our Copper(II) Tetrafluoroborate Hexahydrate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, metal content, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, trace metal analysis, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee consistency and reliability for your industrial processes.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under dry conditions to prevent caking or decomposition. Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Blue crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Cu(BF₄)₂ · 6H₂O)	≥ 98.0 %
Copper (Cu) Content	16.8 - 17.2 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005 %
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.005 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.001 %
Nickel (Ni)	≤ 0.001 %
Lead (Pb)	≤ 0.001 %

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