Atomfair Barium Metaphosphate Powder (Ba(PO₃)₂), 99.95% Purity, Custom Particle Sizes Down to 1 μm
Product Description
Atomfair barium metaphosphate is supplied as a white powder with 99.95% purity and is available with custom particle sizes down to 1 μm. Iron content is <5 ppm; cobalt, nickel, copper, cadmium, chromium, and titanium are each <1 ppm. It is intended for optical glass 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: 99.95%.
- Iron content: <5 ppm; Co, Ni, Cu, Cd, Cr, and Ti: <1 ppm each.
- P₂O₅ content: 48±0.5%; loss on ignition: 0.34%.
APPLICATION SCOPE: optical glass 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.
Store under dry conditions in a sealed container to prevent moisture absorption. Avoid exposure to high humidity, which may cause caking or degradation.
- Moisture sensitivity: Moisture absorption can alter powder flow properties and affect optical glass melt homogeneity.
- Contamination control: Handle with clean tools in a controlled environment to maintain trace metal levels below specified thresholds.
Handle the powder in a dry, low-humidity environment to prevent moisture uptake. Use appropriate personal protective equipment and clean utensils to avoid contamination.
Required Equipment: Analytical balance, Stainless steel spatula, Sealed glass container
- Weigh required amount
Weigh the desired quantity of barium metaphosphate powder using an analytical balance in a dry atmosphere. - Transfer to container
Transfer the powder into a clean, sealed glass container using a stainless steel spatula to minimize contamination. - Seal and store
Seal the container immediately after use and store in a desiccator or dry cabinet to maintain low moisture exposure.
What are the critical trace metal impurity limits in Atomfair barium metaphosphate powder for optical glass research?
Iron content is specified at <5 ppm, while cobalt, nickel, copper, cadmium, chromium, and titanium are each <1 ppm. These ultra-low transition metal levels are essential for minimizing absorption losses and fluorescence quenching in high-purity optical glass formulations.
Can the particle size of this barium metaphosphate powder be customized below the standard offering?
Yes, custom particle sizes down to 1 μm are available upon request. This allows researchers to tailor the powder's sintering behavior and dispersion uniformity for specific optical glass melting or composite fabrication processes.
What documentation is provided for batch-specific quality confirmation of this 99.95% purity barium metaphosphate?
A Certificate of Analysis (COA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) can be provided upon request for batch-specific confirmation. The COA verifies the 99.95% purity, P₂O₅ content of 48±0.5%, and loss on ignition of 0.34%, ensuring traceability for research-grade applications.
This 99.95% purity barium metaphosphate powder, with trace metal levels below 1 ppm for Co, Ni, Cu, Cd, Cr, and Ti and iron below 5 ppm, is engineered for optical glass research where contaminant-driven absorption or scattering must be minimized. The 48±0.5% P2O5 content and 0.34% loss on ignition provide batch consistency, while custom particle sizing down to 1 μm supports dispersion and melting behavior control in glass formulations.
Positive
- High purity with low transition metal content: At 99.95% purity with Fe <5 ppm and Co, Ni, Cu, Cd, Cr, Ti each <1 ppm, this powder minimizes transition-metal contamination that can cause unwanted absorption or coloration in optical glass matrices.
- Custom particle sizing down to 1 μm: Custom particle sizes down to 1 μm allow researchers to tune melting kinetics, homogeneity, and dispersion in glass batch formulations, which is critical for reproducible optical properties.
Trade-offs
- Custom particle size requires lead time: Particle sizes down to 1 μm are made to order, so buyers must specify size, quantity, and packaging in advance, which may extend procurement timelines compared to stock items.
- Application limited to optical glass research: The stated application scope is optical glass research; use outside this context may require additional validation of compatibility with other matrices or processes.
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).
