Ammonium Bifluoride
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Ammonium Bifluoride

W&Q's Ammonium Bifluoride is a white crystalline solid or powder, density: 1.50g/cm³, melting point: 126°C (decomposes), highly soluble in water (forming strongly acidic solution), hygroscopic and corrosive.
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1. Molecular Formula: NH4HF2

2. CAS NO.: 1341-49-7

3. Molecular Weight: 57.04

4. Property: It is a white crystalline solid or powder, highly hygroscopic. Highly soluble in water (forming strongly acidic solution), slightly soluble in ethanol. Its density is 1.50g/cm³ and it decomposes at 126℃ (releasing HF).

5. Sepcification(%):

Purity 98min
Ignition Residue 0.05max
Dried Weightlessness 0.8max
SO4 0.05max
(NH4)2SiF6 0.5max


Ammonium Bifluoride


Product Overview

W&Q's Ammonium Bifluoride is a highly versatile inorganic compound widely used in industrial applications, easily recognized by its white crystalline or powder appearance. Its chemical formula is NH₄HF₂. This reactive salt is highly soluble in water, forming a strongly acidic solution, and serves as an important chemical reagent, glass etchant, aseptic and disinfector, screening agent, metallurgy flux in fermenting industry, as well as in pottery and magnesium alloy processing.


Product Benefits

1. Powerful Glass Etching Capability

  • With high purity levels, W&Q's Ammonium Bifluoride provides strong, controlled fluoride release for precise glass etching. This enables uniform frosted patterns and decorative effects with excellent surface quality.

2. Effective Aseptic and Disinfection

  • Acts as a reliable aseptic and disinfector, inhibiting microbial growth in fermenting industry and other processes. This ensures product safety and extends shelf life in industrial applications.

3. Efficient Metallurgy Flux Performance

  • Serves as an active flux in metallurgy, effectively removing oxides and improving metal flow. This results in cleaner, stronger bonds in magnesium alloy and other metal processing.

4. Versatile Chemical Reagent and Screening Agent

  • Functions as a high-quality chemical reagent and screening agent, enabling precise separation and reactions in analytical and industrial processes.

5. Easy Handling and Integration

  • The white crystalline powder form dissolves readily in water for simple solution preparation. Its controlled reactivity ensures safe and seamless integration into etching, disinfection, flux, or pottery formulations without adjustments.


Usage

  1. Glass Etching: In glass processing, it serves as a highly effective etchant for creating frosted surfaces, patterns, and decorative finishes on architectural and decorative glass.

  2. Aseptic and Disinfection: Used as an aseptic and disinfector in the fermenting industry and related processes, preventing microbial contamination and ensuring hygiene.

  3. Metallurgy Flux in Fermenting Industry: Acts as a flux in metallurgical operations associated with fermentation, improving process efficiency and product quality.

  4. Pottery Applications: Incorporated in pottery production, it enhances glaze effects, surface treatment, and firing characteristics for better ceramic quality.

  5. Magnesium Alloy Processing: Applied in magnesium alloy treatment as a flux or surface agent, removing oxides and improving alloy performance and corrosion resistance.

  6. Chemical Reagent and Screening Agent: Employed as a reagent and screening agent in chemical and analytical processes for separation and reaction control.


FAQ

What role does Ammonium Bifluoride play as an aseptic and disinfector in the fermenting industry?

It effectively inhibits bacterial and fungal growth in fermentation processes, ensuring hygiene and preventing spoilage. Its strong antimicrobial properties make it ideal for cleaning and disinfecting equipment and vessels in brewing, food fermentation, and related industries.


How is Ammonium Bifluoride used as a flux in metallurgy and magnesium alloy processing?As a powerful flux, it removes oxides from metal surfaces, lowers melting points, and improves wetting for cleaner casting and welding. In magnesium alloy applications, it enhances surface preparation and alloy quality with minimal residue.


Why is Ammonium Bifluoride suitable as a screening agent and in pottery production? 

It acts as an effective screening and masking agent in chemical processes and contributes to glaze formulation in pottery, improving color development, surface finish, and firing characteristics for durable, high-quality ceramic products.


Can I add my logo or label to the packaging?

Yes! Simply provide your logo or label design, and we'll incorporate it into the packaging—helping you maintain brand consistency in your supply chain.


Why Choose Us


W&Q stands out as a leading supplier of Ammonium Bifluoride, backed by our expertise in fine chemicals and customer focus: 

• We offer a full product line of cobalt, nickel, copper, fluoride, tungsten, and rare earth compounds—so you can source all your industrial chemicals from a single, reliable supplier. 

• Our team includes professional technical personnel who provide tailored support, from helping you optimize glass etching and disinfection formulations to troubleshooting metallurgy flux, pottery, or magnesium alloy applications. 

• We adhere to the business philosophy of "breaking old rules and embracing innovation," constantly improving our production processes to enhance product quality and reduce costs. 

• We provide excellent after-sales service, ensuring you are satisfied with your order—if you have questions or concerns, our team responds promptly. 

• With over 40 key products covering industry, glass processing, fermentation, metallurgy, pottery, and magnesium alloy sectors, we understand the unique needs of glass etchers, fermenting industries, metallurgists, pottery producers, and alloy processors, and can adapt to your specific requirements.


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