Potassium fluoride PurReagent, >97.0%

PurReagent


Linear Formula:  KF
Molecular Weight:  58.1 g/mol
CAS Number: 7789-23-3

Properties

Vapour pressure 1.3 hPa (885 °C)
Assay Purity >97%
Refractive index n20/D 1.363
B pt. 1505 °C
M pt. 858 °C (lit.)
Density 2.48 g/mL
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H301 + H311 + H331,H318
Precautionary Statement  P261 - P280 - P301 + P310 - P302 + P352 + P312 - P304 + P340 + P311 - P305 + P351 + P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code NA
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
UN Number 1812

Description

Application
It is used in organic synthesis as a fluorinating agent in metal surface treatment glass etching and as a source of fluoride in chemical processes.

Purpose
Its main purpose is to provide a source of fluoride ions for chemical reactions surface treatments and industrial applications.

General Description
Potassium fluoride consists of K cation and F anion in a cubic crystal lattice like NaCl with high water solubility and melting point of 858C.