Description
Potassium Tetrafluoroborate (KBF4) is a high-purity inorganic compound widely utilized in scientific research and industrial applications. With the molecular formula BF4K, this white crystalline powder exhibits excellent thermal stability and solubility in water. It serves as a crucial reagent in metallurgy, electroplating, and as a fluxing agent in aluminum and magnesium alloys. Our Potassium Tetrafluoroborate is rigorously tested for purity (≥99.99% trace metals basis), ensuring optimal performance in sensitive laboratory and manufacturing processes. Available in various quantities, this product is packaged under controlled conditions to maintain integrity and shelf life.
Properties
- CAS Number: 14075-53-7
- Complexity: 23
- IUPAC Name: potassium;tetrafluoroborate
- InChI: InChI=1S/BF4.K/c2-1(3,4)5;/q-1;+1
- InChI Key: AKEBROIVCDHVSD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 125.9666243
- Molecular Formula: BF4K
- Molecular Weight: 125.91
- SMILES: [B-](F)(F)(F)F.[K+]
- Monoisotopic Mass: 125.9666243
- Physical Description: Dry Powder
- Synonyms: Potassium tetrafluoroborate, 14075-53-7, Potassium fluoroborate, Potassium fluoborate, Potassium borofluoride, Avogadrite, Potassium boron fluoride, Potassium fluorohydroborate, Potassium hydrofluoroborate, potassium;tetrafluoroborate, BORATE(1-), TETRAFLUORO-, POTASSIUM, Borate(1-), tetrafluoro-, potassium (1:1), MFCD00011395, DTXSID6037015, NSC-168351, 7D7045L690, Borate(1-)-10B, tetrafluoro-, potassium, Boron potassium fluoride, Potassium boride fluoride, Potassium tetrafluoroborate(1-), Potassiumtetrafluoroborate, EINECS 237-928-2, NSC 168351, UNII-7D7045L690, Borate(1-), potassium, BF4K, KBF4, EC 237-928-2, SCHEMBL33373, WLN: KA B-F4, Borate(1-)-10B, tetrafluoro-, potassium (1:1), Potassium borofluoride (KBF4), Potassium fluoroborate (KBF4), CHEMBL3188573, DTXCID4017015, Potassium tetrafluoroborate, 96%, Tox21_202804, NSC168351, AKOS015909597, POTASSIUM TETRAFLUOROBORATE [MI], NCGC00260350-01, CAS-14075-53-7, NS00085407, A807689, Q11129316, Potassium tetrafluoroborate, >=99.99% trace metals basis
Potassium Tetrafluoroborate is primarily used as a fluxing agent in aluminum and magnesium metallurgy to improve metal fluidity and reduce oxidation. It also serves as an electrolyte additive in electrochemical applications and as a precursor in boron chemistry synthesis. Researchers employ it in materials science for its thermal stability and compatibility with high-temperature processes.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H319: Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335: May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
- H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure]
Precautionary Statements
- P260, P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P337+P317, P403+P233, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Skin Irrit. 2 (21.6%)
- Eye Irrit. 2 (22.4%)
- STOT SE 3 (23.3%)
- Aquatic Chronic 4 (19%)
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