Potassium tetrafluoroborate, 99%

Description

CAS: 14075-53-7 | BF4K | 125.90 g/mol

Potassium tetrafluoroborate is used as an active filler in the preparation of resin-bonded abrasives. It is also used for extraction, refining and processing of metals in the chemical industry. It finds application as an additive in the alloying industry and welding agent. Further, it is used in the production of fluxing agents for brazing and soldering.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 14075-53-7
• Molecular Formula: BF4K
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 125.90
• MDL Number: MFCD00011395
• InChI Key: AKEBROIVCDHVSD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: potassium tetrafluoroborate, potassium fluoroborate, potassium fluoborate, potassium borofluoride, avogadrite, potassium boron fluoride, potassium fluorohydroborate, potassium hydrofluoroborate, boron potassium fluoride, potassium boride fluoride
• PubChem CID: 518872
• IUPAC Name: potassium;tetrafluoroborate
• SMILES: [K+].F[B-](F)(F)F

• Boiling Point: (decomposition)
• Melting Point: 529°C
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 500 g
• Linear Formula: KBF₄
• Merck Index: 14,7686
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water (0;45g/100g H₂O); Slightly soluble in boiling alcoholSlightly soluble in water and hot ethyl alcohol; Insoluble in cold ethyl alcohol.
• Formula Weight: 125.91
• Percent Purity: ≤99%
• Refractive Index: 1.3245
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 2.50 g/mL
• Assay: Typically >99.5%
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium tetrafluoroborate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H314
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P260-P264b-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P501c
EINECSNumber	237-928-2
RTECSNumber	ED2800000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only