Atomfair Zirconium Fluoride Powder (ZrF₄), 99%-99.99% Purity, Custom Particle Sizes Down to 1 μm
Product Description
Atomfair zirconium 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 <10-200 ppm; cobalt, nickel, copper, cadmium, chromium, and titanium are each <5-50 ppm. It is intended for optical glass and molten-salt reactor material research (oxygen <0.3%).
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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: <10-200 ppm; Co, Ni, Cu, Cd, Cr, and Ti: <5-50 ppm each.
- Loss on ignition: 0.32-0.37%.
APPLICATION SCOPE: optical glass and molten-salt reactor material research (oxygen <0.3%).
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.
Zirconium fluoride powder requires controlled atmosphere storage to prevent moisture uptake and maintain specified oxygen content below 0.3%. The material's loss on ignition of 0.32-0.37% indicates potential hygroscopic behavior that may affect performance in optical glass and molten-salt reactor applications.
- Moisture Sensitivity: Store the powder in a sealed container under dry inert gas to minimize moisture absorption and maintain the specified oxygen content below 0.3%.
- Contamination Risk: Avoid exposure to atmospheric moisture and airborne particulates to prevent degradation of purity levels, particularly for iron and transition metal contaminants.
Transfer the powder in a glovebox under dry inert atmosphere to maintain oxygen content below 0.3% and prevent moisture uptake. Use clean, dry tools and containers to avoid introducing metal contaminants that could affect optical or reactor material performance.
Required Equipment: Glovebox with dry inert gas atmosphere, Clean, dry stainless steel spatula, Sealed glass or PTFE container
- Prepare Glovebox Environment
Purge the glovebox with dry inert gas until oxygen and moisture levels are below 1 ppm. - Open Container
Transfer the sealed container into the glovebox and open it only under the inert atmosphere. - Weigh Required Amount
Use a clean, dry spatula to transfer the desired mass into a pre-weighed, sealed container. - Reseal Original Container
Immediately reseal the original container to minimize exposure of the remaining powder to the glovebox atmosphere. - Store Unused Material
Store the resealed container in a desiccator or under inert gas until next use.
What are the purity and trace impurity specifications for Atomfair zirconium fluoride powder?
Atomfair zirconium fluoride is supplied as a white powder at 99%–99.99% purity. Iron is specified at <10–200 ppm; cobalt, nickel, copper, cadmium, chromium, and titanium are each <5–50 ppm, and loss on ignition is 0.32–0.37%, providing a defined impurity baseline for optical and molten-salt research materials.
Can this ZrF4 powder be used for molten-salt reactor material and fluoride optical glass research?
Yes. The product description explicitly lists optical glass and molten-salt reactor material research as the intended application scope, with oxygen specified at <0.3%. The trace transition-metal limits (Co, Ni, Cu, Cd, Cr, Ti each <5–50 ppm) are relevant when assessing oxide and metal-ion contamination for these applications.
What particle size, packaging, and documentation options are available for Atomfair ZrF4?
Custom particle sizes down to 1 μm are available upon request, and packaging sizes are 25 g, 100 g, and 500 g. The quotation should specify particle size, quantity, and packaging; batch-specific COA and SDS can be provided upon request for confirmation.
Atomfair zirconium fluoride powder (ZrF4) offers 99%-99.99% purity with low metal impurities and custom particle sizes down to 1 μm, tailored for optical glass and molten-salt reactor material research requiring controlled oxygen content below 0.3%.
Positive
- High purity with low metal impurities: Zirconium fluoride supplied with 99%-99.99% purity and iron content below 10-200 ppm, with other transition metals (Co, Ni, Cu, Cd, Cr, Ti) each below 5-50 ppm, suitable for sensitive optical glass and molten-salt reactor material research.
- Custom particle size down to 1 μm: Available particle sizes custom-tuned down to 1 μm, enabling control over optical properties and reaction kinetics in specialized applications such as fluoride glass fabrication.
Trade-offs
- Loss on ignition indicates moisture sensitivity: Loss on ignition of 0.32-0.37% suggests the powder may contain adsorbed moisture or volatile fluorides, requiring dry storage and handling to maintain performance and avoid hydrolysis.
- Handling requires safety protocols: As a fluoride compound, zirconium fluoride necessitates appropriate laboratory safety measures; SDS and COA are available upon request for batch-specific hazard information and handling guidelines.
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).
