Potassium Bifluoride

Name: Potassium Bifluoride

Formula:  KHF2

Appearance White crystalline material

Molecular weight 78.11

Density 2.37 g/cc

Melting Point 238.7 ° C

Solubility Highly soluble in water

Specification:

Purity: 98% min.

Na: 0.1% max

SO4: 0.02% max

Fe: 0.03% max

Heavy Metal: 0.03% max

SiO2: 0.2% max

Moisture: 0.5% max

Application

• In metal fluxes & silver solder fluxes
• Fluorine cell electrolyte for production of fluorine gas
• As a polymerization catalyst
• Introduction of fluorine in organic synthesis
• As glass etching and frosting chemical 

Potassium Bifluoride is a toxic chemical poisonous. Since the product contains 25% free HF care should be taken to avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Aq. Solution corrodes glass. Keep the product in air tight bags.