Potassium hydrogen fluoride, 99+% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Potassium hydrogen fluoride is widely used as an etchant in glass and cleaning products. It finds an important application in the synthesis of special optical glass viz. crown and crown flint glass and as a catalyst for polymerization. It is involved in the manufacturing of wood preservatives, soldering agents and brazing. It is also used in the manufacturing of organic and inorganic fluorine compounds.

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.

• Electrolyte, flux, catalyst in alkylation of benzene with olefins, and in the synthesis of pure KF

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7789-29-9
• MDL Number: MFCD00011403
• Synonym: Potassium bifluoride

• Melting Point: 239°C (decomposition)
• pH: 1
• Physical Form: Crystalline
• Quantity: 500 g
• UN Number: UN1811
• Merck Index: 14,7610
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water and ethanol.
• Formula Weight: 78.1
• Percent Purity: ≥99%
• Odor: Odorless
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 2.370 g/mL
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium hydrogen fluoride

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