Description

Potassium Hexafluorophosphate (KPF₆) is a high-purity inorganic salt widely used in electrochemical applications, material science, and specialty chemical synthesis. With the molecular formula F₆KP, this compound is characterized by its exceptional stability and solubility in polar organic solvents, making it ideal for lithium-ion battery electrolytes, ionic liquids, and catalysis. Our Trace Metals Grade (99.99%) ensures minimal impurities, critical for sensitive research applications. Potassium Hexafluorophosphate is supplied as a white crystalline powder, rigorously tested for consistency, and stored under controlled conditions to maintain integrity. CAS 17084-13-8.

• Purity: ≥99.99% (Trace Metals Grade)
• Appearance: White crystalline powder
• Solubility: Soluble in water, acetone, and polar organic solvents
• Storage: Hygroscopic; store in a cool, dry place under inert atmosphere
• Applications: Electrolyte salts, ionic liquids, catalysis, coatings

Properties

• CAS Number: 17084-13-8
• Complexity: 67.1
• IUPAC Name: potassium;hexafluorophosphate
• InChI: InChI=1S/F6P.K/c1-7(2,3,4,5)6;/q-1;+1
• InChI Key: YZDGRYDIGCWVND-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 183.92788745
• Molecular Formula: F6KP
• Molecular Weight: 184.0625
• SMILES: F[P-](F)(F)(F)(F)F.[K+]
• Monoisotopic Mass: 183.92788745
• Physical Description: White odorless powder; Hygroscopic;
• Synonyms: Potassium hexafluorophosphate, 17084-13-8, Monopotassium hexafluorophosphate, Potassium phosphorus fluoride, Phosphate(1-), hexafluoro-, potassium, Potassium hexafluorophosphate(1-), 88W436PDI9, EINECS 241-143-0, NSC 404039, AI3-16098, DTXSID50884958, Phosphate(1-), hexafluoro-, potassium (1:1), NSC-404039, Potassium hexafluorophosphate(1), DTXCID801024374, Phosphate(1), hexafluoro, potassium, 241-143-0, potassium hexafluorophosphate(v), potassium;hexafluorophosphate, KPF6, MFCD00011412, UNII-88W436PDI9, Potassium fluorophosphate, SCHEMBL21327705, K (P F6), SBB090110, AKOS005762934, FP38776, AS-11970, NS00087609, P1023, H12033, Q1910594, Potassium hexafluorophosphate, Trace metals grade 99.99%

Potassium Hexafluorophosphate is a key component in lithium-ion battery electrolytes due to its high ionic conductivity and thermal stability. It serves as a precursor for synthesizing ionic liquids and supports homogeneous catalysis in organic reactions. Researchers also utilize it in electrochemical deposition and anti-corrosive coatings. Its purity makes it suitable for advanced material science studies.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H302 (46.8%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H314 (26.8%): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (50.2%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P260, P264, P264+P265, P270, P280, P301+P317, P301+P330+P331, P302+P361+P354, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P305+P354+P338, P316, P321, P330, P337+P317, P363, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute Tox. 4 (46.8%)
• Skin Corr. 1B (26.8%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (50.2%)

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