Atomfair Zinc Fluoride Powder (ZnF₂), 99%-99.99% Purity, Custom Particle Sizes Down to 1 μm
Product Description
Atomfair zinc fluoride is supplied as a white powder with 99%-99.99% purity and is available with custom particle sizes down to 1 μm. Iron content is <1.5-5 ppm; cobalt, nickel, copper, cadmium, chromium, and titanium are each <1 ppm. It is intended for optical glass and laser crystal material research.
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Customization & Ordering
Custom particle sizes down to 1 μm are available upon request. Please include the required particle size, quantity, and packaging when requesting a quotation.
Key Features and Advantages
- Purity: 99%-99.99%.
- Iron content: <1.5-5 ppm; Co, Ni, Cu, Cd, Cr, and Ti: <1 ppm each.
- Loss on ignition: 0.38%.
APPLICATION SCOPE: optical glass and laser crystal material research.
DOCUMENTATION: COA and SDS can be provided upon request for batch-specific confirmation.
TAILORED SOLUTIONS FOR RESEARCH
Contact our engineering team for technical support or official institutional quotations.
Zinc fluoride powder is hygroscopic and must be stored in a dry, sealed container to prevent moisture absorption and degradation. The material exhibits a loss on ignition of 0.38%, indicating potential volatile content that may require controlled atmosphere handling during thermal processing.
- Moisture Sensitivity: Store the powder in a tightly sealed container under low-humidity conditions to avoid caking or hydrolysis.
- Thermal Processing Constraint: The 0.38% loss on ignition suggests that pre-drying or inert atmosphere may be necessary before high-temperature applications such as melting or sintering.
This procedure outlines the safe handling and preparation of zinc fluoride powder for use in optical glass or laser crystal synthesis. The steps assume the user has access to a dry glovebox or controlled-atmosphere workstation.
Required Equipment: Dry glovebox or desiccator, Analytical balance, Sealed storage container
- Precondition the workspace
Purge the glovebox with dry inert gas until the internal humidity is below 10% relative humidity. - Weigh the powder
Transfer the required amount of zinc fluoride powder into a pre-weighed, dry crucible using a clean spatula. - Seal the remainder
Immediately reseal the stock container with its original lid to prevent moisture ingress. - Pre-dry if necessary
Heat the powder at 120°C under vacuum for 2 hours to remove adsorbed moisture before melting or sintering.
What purity and trace-metal specifications does Atomfair zinc fluoride powder offer?
Atomfair ZnF₂ is supplied at 99%-99.99% purity as a white powder. Iron is <1.5-5 ppm; Co, Ni, Cu, Cd, Cr, and Ti are each <1 ppm; and loss on ignition is 0.38%, providing batch-specific trace-level control for optical glass and laser crystal material research.
Can the particle size of Atomfair zinc fluoride powder be customized for a specific experiment?
Yes, custom particle sizes down to 1 μm are available upon request. When requesting a quotation, specify the required particle size, quantity, and packaging, and request COA and SDS for batch-specific confirmation.
What compliance documentation is available with Atomfair zinc fluoride powder orders?
COA and SDS can be provided upon request for batch-specific confirmation. Institutional buyers should request these documents together with particle size, quantity, and packaging details when contacting Atomfair for a quotation.
Atomfair Zinc Fluoride Powder (ZnF₂) with 99%-99.99% purity and custom particle sizes down to 1 μm is evaluated for optical glass and laser crystal material research, where low transition-metal impurity levels (Fe <1.5-5 ppm; Co, Ni, Cu, Cd, Cr, Ti <1 ppm each) and a loss on ignition of 0.38% define its suitability for high-precision optical applications.
Positive
- High purity with low metal contaminants: Purity ranges from 99% to 99.99% with iron content below 1.5-5 ppm and cobalt, nickel, copper, cadmium, chromium, and titanium each below 1 ppm, minimizing optical absorption losses in laser crystal and glass applications.
- Customizable particle size down to 1 μm: Particle size can be tailored down to 1 μm upon request, enabling controlled dispersion and sintering behavior for specialized optical material synthesis.
Trade-offs
- Loss on ignition of 0.38%: A loss on ignition of 0.38% indicates residual volatiles or moisture that may require pre-drying or controlled handling in moisture-sensitive optical or laser crystal processes.
- Custom particle size requires lead time: Custom particle sizes down to 1 μm are available only upon request, necessitating advance ordering and specification to avoid delays in research workflows.
Every advanced material, component, equipment, and instrument in our catalog is backed by rigorous testing. We maintain strict internal quality management frameworks and align with CE conformity metrics to deliver transparent, reproducible performance data via our public open-science repository.
To request raw batch performance data, submit formal vendor registration paperwork, or execute a fast-turnaround R&D manufacturing loop, contact us at inquiry@atomfair.com.
Item is dispatched under the Atomfair Shipping & Delivery Framework (Free worldwide shipping on orders over $59 USD excl. heavy equipment). Return is governed by the Atomfair Return & Refund Policy (7-day technical return window).
