Zirconium Fluoride Powder (ZrF4) Description
Zirconium Fluoride Powder, ZrF4, represents one of those versatile materials that find a wide range of applications in industries such as optics, metallurgy, and nuclear technologies. Its special properties place it in high esteem for various specialized uses, including the capability of forming infrared glasses of quality and its involvement in catalytic and metallurgical processes.
Zirconium Fluoride Powder (ZrF4) Specifications
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Compound Formula
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ZrF4
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Molecular Weight
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167.22
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Appearance
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White crystalline powder
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Melting Point
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910℃
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Density
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4.43 g/cm3
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Zirconium Fluoride Powder (ZrF4) Applications
- Optic Glasses: Used in the fabrication of fluoride glasses-useful infrared optics, such as ZBLAN-in applications involving fiber optics, infrared lasers, and thermal imaging systems.
- Metallurgical Flux: A flux in the reduction and refining of metals like aluminum and magnesium, enabling the removal of impurities and reduction of melting points.
- Chemical Synthesis Catalyst: Catalyzes/supports several organic reactions, with a special perspective on fluorination reactions.
- Nuclear Industry: As it has a small neutron absorption cross-section, it finds wide applications in the components of nuclear reactors. Besides, it is resistant to corrosion by all acids, except hydrofluoric acid.
- Ceramics and Coatings: Used as an additive in ceramic glazes and protective coatings for durability and resistance to wear and chemicals.
Zirconium Fluoride Powder (ZrF4) Packaging
Our Zirconium Fluoride Powder (ZrF4) is carefully handled during storage and transportation to preserve the quality of our product in its original condition.
25g/100g, bottle, or customized
Safety Information
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Signal Word
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Danger
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Hazard Statements
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H314
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Hazard Codes
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C
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Precautionary Statements
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P260-P280-P303 + P361 + P353-P304 + P340 + P310-P305 + P351 + P338
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Flash Point
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Not applicable
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Risk Codes
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34
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Safety Statements
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26-27-28-36/37/39-45
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RTECS Number
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ZH7875000
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Transport Information
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UN 3260 8 / PGII
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WGK Germany
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3
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GHS Pictograms
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FAQs
Q1: What is Zirconium Fluoride Powder?
Zirconium Fluoride Powder, ZrF₄, is an inorganic white crystalline compound that finds application in a broad field of industries ranging from optics and metallurgy to chemical synthesis, nuclear industries, and ceramics.
Q2: What are the major uses of Zirconium Fluoride Powder?
It is primarily used in the fabrication of fluoride glasses for infrared optics, in fluxes for metal production, as a catalyst in chemical synthesis, as components for nuclear reactors, and as an additive in ceramic glazes and protective coatings.
Q3: Why is Zirconium Fluoride important in optics?
Zirconium fluoride is very important for optics, as it is the basis of many fluoride glasses—for example, ZBLAN—which provide excellent transmission of infrared light, which can find application for infrared lasers, fiber optics, and thermal imaging systems.
