FL1983 Zirconium Fluoride Powder (ZrF4) CAS No. 7783-64-4

Catalog No.	FL1983
Material	ZrF4
CAS Number	7783-64-4
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Purity	99.9%, or customized

Zirconium Fluoride Powder (ZrF4) is a versatile material with a wide range of industrial applications, particularly in optics, metallurgy, and nuclear technologies. Stanford Advanced Materials (SAM) has rich experience in manufacturing and supplying high-quality Zirconium Compounds.

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Zirconium Fluoride Powder (ZrF4) Description

Zirconium Fluoride Powder (ZrF4) is a versatile material with a wide range of industrial applications, particularly in optics, metallurgy, and nuclear technologies. Its unique properties, such as its ability to form high-quality infrared glasses and its role in catalytic and metallurgical processes, make it valuable in many specialized fields.

Zirconium Fluoride Powder (ZrF4) Specifications

Compound Formula	ZrF4
Molecular Weight	167.22
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Melting Point	910℃
Density	4.43 g/cm³

Zirconium Fluoride Powder (ZrF4) Applications

Optical Glasses: Used in manufacturing fluoride glasses (like ZBLAN) for infrared optics, including fiber optics, infrared lasers, and thermal imaging systems.
Metallurgical Flux: Serves as a flux in the production and refining of metals like aluminum and magnesium, helping to remove impurities and lower melting points.
Catalyst in Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a catalyst or support material in various organic reactions, particularly those involving fluorination.
Nuclear Industry: Employed in nuclear reactor components due to its low neutron absorption cross-section and resistance to corrosion.
Ceramics and Coatings: Used as an additive in ceramic glazes and protective coatings for its 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

Signal Word	Danger
Hazard Statements	H314
Hazard Codes	C
Precautionary Statements	P260-P280-P303 + P361 + P353-P304 + P340 + P310-P305 + P351 + P338
Flash Point	Not applicable
Risk Codes	34
Safety Statements	26-27-28-36/37/39-45
RTECS Number	ZH7875000
Transport Information	UN 3260 8 / PGII
WGK Germany	3
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FAQs

Q1: What is Zirconium Fluoride Powder?

Zirconium Fluoride Powder (ZrF₄) is a white, crystalline inorganic compound used in various industrial applications, particularly in optics, metallurgy, chemical synthesis, nuclear industries, and ceramics.

Q2: What are the primary uses of Zirconium Fluoride Powder?

It is primarily used in manufacturing fluoride glasses for infrared optics, as a flux in metal production, a catalyst in chemical synthesis, in nuclear reactor components, and as an additive in ceramic glazes and protective coatings.

Q3: Why is Zirconium Fluoride important in optics?

Zirconium Fluoride is essential in optics because it is a key component in making fluoride glasses (like ZBLAN) that offer excellent transmission of infrared light, making them suitable for infrared lasers, fiber optics, and thermal imaging systems.