Description
ATOMFAIR® ZINC BIS(TRIFLUOROMETHANESULFONYL)IMIDE DIHYDRATERESEARCH GRADE MATERIAL
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This material is highly moisture-sensitive and must be stored in an inert atmosphere to prevent hydrolysis. Exposure to ambient humidity can lead to decomposition and generation of toxic hydrogen fluoride gas.
- Storage Conditions: Store under inert gas such as argon in a sealed container within a dry glovebox.
- Safety Precautions: Always handle using appropriate personal protective equipment due to risk of HF formation upon moisture exposure.
The following steps describe safe handling and dissolution of sodium hexafluorophosphate in a suitable solvent for electrolyte preparation. All operations must be performed in an inert atmosphere glovebox to maintain material integrity.
Required Equipment: Inert atmosphere glovebox, Analytical balance
- Inspect container
Inspect the sealed container for any damage before transferring into the glovebox. - Transfer to glovebox
Transfer the container into the glovebox antechamber and perform three vacuum/purge cycles with dry argon. - Open container
Open the container inside the glovebox under a positive pressure of inert gas. - Weigh salt
Weigh the required amount of NaPF6 powder into a clean, dry vial. - Dissolve in solvent
Add the weighed salt to the solvent under continuous stirring to complete dissolution. - Verify solution
Verify that the solution is clear and free of particulates before use. - Reseal container
Seal the remaining salt container immediately after use to prevent moisture uptake.
How does the 99.95% purity of NaPF₆ influence its performance in high-voltage sodium-ion battery electrolytes?
The ultra-high 99.95% purity level minimizes trace metal contaminants that can catalyze electrolyte decomposition at high voltages. This purity, combined with battery-grade moisture control, suppresses HF formation and extends cycle life in sodium-ion cells. The material is processed specifically to maintain these boundaries during electrolyte preparation.
Is NaPF₆ (CAS 21324-39-0) compatible with standard carbonate solvent systems used in sodium-ion battery electrolytes?
Yes, NaPF₆ is engineered as a raw salt optimized for battery electrolyte preparation and dissolves predictably in common carbonate solvent blends like EC/DMC. Its uniform solid white powder configuration ensures clean mixing during formulation. Compatibility should be verified with specific solvent systems and additives for advanced electrochemical testing.
What storage and handling precautions are necessary to preserve the battery-grade moisture specification of NaPF₆?
NaPF₆ must be stored in a secure, atmosphere-isolated high-integrity container to prevent moisture ingress, with standard packaging being a 50g bottle. Handling should be performed in a dry, inert environment such as a glovebox to maintain battery-grade moisture parameters and suppress ambient-driven side reactions. Minimize atmospheric exposure during transfer to preserve purity.
Atomfair Sodium Hexafluorophosphate (NaPF₆) at 99.95% purity with battery-grade moisture control is optimized for sodium-ion battery electrolyte preparation, offering a consistent solid powder form for reproducible lab-scale formulations, though requiring strict moisture-free handling and limited to research use.
Positive
- Ultra-high purity for electrolyte stability: 99.95% purity and battery-grade moisture control minimize ambient-driven side reactions, enabling stable electrolyte formulations critical for sodium-ion battery research.
- Consistent solid powder form: Uniform white powder configuration ensures predictable dissolution and clean mixing, facilitating reproducible electrolyte preparation in laboratory workflows.
Trade-offs
- Moisture-sensitive handling required: As a battery-grade salt with strict moisture parameters, NaPF₆ must be handled and stored in dry, inert atmospheres to prevent hydrolysis and maintain electrolyte performance.
- Limited to research-scale applications: This product is packaged in 50g quantities and sold exclusively for laboratory research and cell formulation, not validated for commercial or industrial-scale battery production.
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