VWR Potassium fluoride ≥99.0%, AnalaR NORMAPUR® analytical reagent
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Application | Analytical Chemistry | ||
Storage Temperature | Ambient | ||
Product Type | Laboratory Chemical | Forms | Powder |
Product Brand | VWR | ||
Product Grade | Analytical grade | Formula | KF |
VWR® Potassium Fluoride (KF, ≥99.0%), supplied under the AnalaR NORMAPUR® grade, is a high-purity analytical reagent widely used in inorganic, organic, and analytical chemistry. Supplied as a crystalline solid, potassium fluoride is an essential laboratory reagent for fluorination reactions, etching processes, catalyst preparation, and spectroscopic applications.
With tight impurity control and an assay of ≥99.0%, this salt ensures reliable results for trace-level determinations, synthetic applications, and analytical workflows.
Key Features
- High Purity: ≥99.0% assay (AnalaR NORMAPUR® grade).
- Strict Impurity Control: Low levels of chloride (≤50 ppm), sulphate (≤0.05%), iron (≤10 ppm), and heavy metals (≤10 ppm).
- Versatile Laboratory Reagent: Widely used in inorganic synthesis, etching, and catalysis.
- Stable Solid: White crystalline salt with high melting point (860 °C).
- Reliable Quality: Meets analytical reagent-grade standards.
Applications
- Analytical Chemistry: Standard laboratory reagent in titrations and spectroscopic studies.
- Organic Synthesis: Source of fluoride ions for fluorination reactions.
- Inorganic Chemistry: Precursor for transition-metal fluorides and catalyst supports.
- Glass & Etching Industry: Used in surface treatments and etching applications.
- Catalysis & Materials Science: Reagent in preparing fluorinated catalysts and specialty materials.
Specifications
Property | Details |
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Assay (Purity) | ≥99.0% |
CAS Number | 7789-23-3 |
Molecular Formula | KF |
Molecular Weight | 58.1 g/mol |
Appearance | White crystalline solid |
Melting Point | 860 °C |
Boiling Point | 1505 °C |
Density (20 °C) | 2.48 g/cm³ |
Acidity | ≤0.025 meq/g |
Alkalinity | ≤0.01 meq/g |
Chloride (Cl⁻) | ≤50 ppm |
Sulphate (SO₄²⁻) | ≤0.05% |
Hexafluorosilicate (SiF₆²⁻) | ≤0.05% |
Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤10 ppm |
Copper (Cu) | ≤25 ppm |
Iron (Fe) | ≤10 ppm |
Zinc (Zn) | ≤25 ppm |
Storage Temperature | Ambient |
ADR/UN Classification | UN 1812, Class 6.1 (Toxic), PG III |
Hazard Classification | Toxic, Irritant |
Packaging & Ordering Information
Catalog Number | Description | Pack Size | Container |
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26820.236 | VWR® Potassium Fluoride ≥99.0%, AnalaR NORMAPUR® | 250 g | Plastic bottle |
26820.293 | VWR® Potassium Fluoride ≥99.0%, AnalaR NORMAPUR® | 1 kg | Plastic bottle |
Safety Information
- Hazards: Classified as toxic, irritant, and harmful to health.
- ADR Classification: UN 1812, Toxic solid, inorganic, n.o.s., PG III.
- Precautions: Avoid inhalation and skin/eye contact. Use gloves, goggles, and protective clothing. Handle under a fume hood.
VWR® Potassium Fluoride ≥99.0%, AnalaR NORMAPUR® is a high-purity fluoride salt essential in fluorination chemistry, etching, catalysis, and analytical workflows. With strict impurity limits and analytical-grade certification, it is a reliable choice for laboratories, materials science research, and industrial applications requiring precise and reproducible results.
- Pack Size: 250g 1kg