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99%min
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1. Molecular Formula: KHF2
2. CAS NO.: 7789-29-9
3. Molecular Weight: 78.10
4. Property: It is a white crystalline powder, hygroscopic. Highly soluble in water (forming strongly acidic solution), slightly soluble in ethanol. Its density is 2.37g/cm³ and melting point is approx. 238℃ (with decomposition).
5. Sepcification(%):
| Purity | 99min |
| SO4 | 0.05max |
| Cl | 0.05max |
| SiO2 | 0.5max |
| Fe | 0.01max |
| Pb | 0.006max |
| H2O | 0.3max |
W&Q's Potassium Bifluoride is a highly versatile inorganic compound widely used in industrial applications, easily recognized by its white crystalline powder appearance. Its chemical formula is KHF₂. This reactive salt is highly soluble in water, forming a strongly acidic solution, and serves as an important agent for glass etching, optical glass making, preparation of catalysts for alkyl benzenes, preservation, and as a welding flux.
1. Powerful Glass Etching Performance
With high purity levels, W&Q's Potassium Bifluoride provides controlled fluoride release for precise glass etching. This enables uniform frosted patterns and intricate designs, enhancing aesthetics in decorative and industrial glass.
2. Superior Support in Optical Glass Production
Acts as an effective additive in optical glass manufacturing, improving melt clarity and refractive properties. This results in high-quality lenses and optical components with excellent transparency and precision.
3. Efficient Catalyst Preparation for Alkyl Benzenes
Serves as a key raw material in preparing catalysts for alkyl benzene production, ensuring high catalytic activity and process efficiency in petrochemical applications.
4. Reliable Preservation and Fluxing
Functions as an effective preservative and welding flux, providing strong antimicrobial protection and excellent oxide removal for cleaner, stronger welds.
5. Easy Handling and Integration
The white crystalline powder form dissolves readily in water, allowing uniform solution preparation. Its controlled reactivity ensures safe and seamless integration into etching, flux, catalyst preparation, or preservation processes without adjustments.
Glass Etching: In glass processing, it serves as a highly effective etchant for creating frosted surfaces and decorative patterns on architectural, decorative, and specialty glass.
Optical Glass Making: Used in the production of optical glass, it helps achieve superior clarity, homogeneity, and optical properties in lenses, prisms, and high-precision glass components.
Catalyst Preparation for Alkyl Benzenes: Applied as a raw material in synthesizing catalysts for alkyl benzene production, supporting efficient petrochemical processes and high-yield reactions.
Preservative Applications: Acts as a preservative in various industrial formulations, preventing microbial growth and extending material or product lifespan.
Welding Flux: Serves as an active flux in welding operations, removing oxides and improving metal flow for stronger, cleaner welds in metal fabrication.
How does Potassium Bifluoride perform in glass etching compared to other fluoride compounds?
W&Q's 99%min high-purity Potassium Bifluoride provides stronger, more controlled etching action than ammonium fluoride due to its higher fluoride content and acidic nature when dissolved. This results in deeper, more uniform frosted effects with faster processing times, making it preferred for industrial glass etching and decorative applications.
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What are the critical specifications to check when ordering?
Assay (KHF₂ content): ≥99% or higher – guarantees reliable performance in etching, fluxing, and catalyst preparation.
Impurity Limits: Sulfate (SO₄) ≤0.05%, Chloride (Cl) ≤0.05%, Iron (Fe) ≤0.01%.
Heavy Metals: Strictly limited levels of Pb, As, Cd, and Hg.
Physical Appearance: Uniform white crystalline powder, free-flowing.
Is W&Q's Potassium Bifluoride suitable for glass etching, optical glass making, catalyst preparation, or other industrial applications? Are there regulatory considerations?
Yes – W&Q's industrial-grade Potassium Bifluoride is specifically optimized and widely trusted for glass etching, optical glass production, preparation of alkyl benzene catalysts, preservation, and welding flux. Backed by W&Q's years of expertise in inorganic fluorine chemicals and stable production capacity, it delivers reliable results in demanding environments. As a fluoride compound, handle with care. We provide full SDS, safety guidelines, and documentation to support safe use and local regulatory compliance.
W&Q stands out as a leading supplier of Potassium 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 optical glass formulations to troubleshooting catalyst preparation, preservation, or welding flux 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, optics, petrochemical catalysts, preservation, and welding sectors, we understand the unique needs of glass manufacturers, optical producers, catalyst preparers, and welding material suppliers, and can adapt to your specific requirements.
