Colorless tetragonal crystals, easily soluble in water, the aqueous solution is acidic, it will not lose hydrogen fluoride in dry air, but will absorb water and release hydrogen fluoride in humid air.
It is mainly used as electrolyte for elemental fluorine production, and is also used to make anhydrous hydrogen fluoride, pure potassium fluoride, optical glass, etching glass, and flux for various metal welding. It is also used as a wood preservative, a catalyst for benzene alkylation, etc.
Formula: | KHF2 |
M.W.: |
78.108 |
Content: | ≥98% |
Package: | 25KG composite bag |
Shipping requirements: | Inorganic toxic substances |
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READ MORE1. What are the chemical properties of potassium bifluoride?
Potassium bifluoride (KHF2) is a highly reactive compound whose chemical properties make it important for many industrial applications. Potassium bifluoride contains fluorine in its molecules, and the high electronegativity of fluorine makes it extremely reactive and can react with a variety of substances, especially water and strong acids. Potassium bifluoride hydrolyzes when in contact with water, releasing toxic hydrogen fluoride gas (HF), which is highly corrosive and can quickly corrode metals, glass, rubber and skin. Strict safety measures must be taken when storing and using potassium bifluoride to avoid direct contact with water or acidic substances.
Potassium bifluoride is also highly reactive with certain metals such as aluminum, zinc, copper, etc. Especially at high temperatures, potassium bifluoride can react with these metals to generate corresponding fluorides and release hydrogen fluoride gas, which requires caution in metal processing and surface treatment. Nantong Jinxing Fluorides Chemical Co., Ltd., as a professional potassium bifluoride manufacturer and supplier, pays special attention to the purity and stability of its products, ensuring that each batch of products undergoes strict quality testing to minimize the dangers of unnecessary chemical reactions.
The corrosiveness and toxicity of potassium bifluoride make it harmful in the environment, especially when improperly stored and disposed of. To ensure safe use, potassium bifluoride must be operated in a well-ventilated environment, and workers need to wear appropriate protective equipment, such as protective glasses, gloves and respiratory protection.
As a company with a history of more than 50 years, Nantong Jinxing Fluorides Chemical Co., Ltd. is well aware of the importance of chemical safety and environmental protection to the company and society. We have been committed to improving production technology and equipment, continuously optimizing product quality and safety, and ensuring that every customer can use our potassium bifluoride products in a safe environment.
2. How is potassium bifluoride used for metal treatment?
Among the application areas of potassium bifluoride, metal surface treatment is undoubtedly the most important one. The main role of potassium bifluoride in metal surface treatment is as a cleaning agent and passivating agent. By reacting with oxides and impurities on the metal surface, potassium bifluoride can effectively remove the oxide layer, rust and other contaminants on the metal surface, significantly improving the surface finish and corrosion resistance of the metal.
In the production and processing of aluminum alloys, copper, magnesium and other metals, potassium bifluoride is widely used to remove the oxide film on the metal surface. Especially in the processing of aluminum alloys, it acts as a cleaner and corrosion inhibitor to help the aluminum alloy surface maintain its finish and enhance its corrosion resistance. Potassium bifluoride is also commonly used in industrial processes such as steel, electroplating and surface treatment. As an important passivating agent in the electroplating process, it increases the adhesion of the metal surface layer.
Nantong Jinxing Fluorides Chemical Co., Ltd. As a leading potassium bifluoride manufacturer in China, we have been committed to providing customers with high-quality potassium bifluoride products to meet the needs of different industrial fields. Our potassium bifluoride products not only meet national standard requirements, but also have been widely used and recognized in professional fields such as metal surface treatment and electroplating.
The use of potassium bifluoride is not limited to surface cleaning. It can also help enhance the wear resistance and corrosion resistance of metal surface materials, especially in industries with extremely high material requirements such as aerospace and automobile manufacturing. The role of potassium bifluoride is more significant. In these high-end industries, Jinxing Fluorides provides customers with potassium bifluoride products with stable performance and reliable quality through continuous technological innovation and product optimization, further promoting the development of metal surface treatment technology.
3. What are the environmental impacts and treatment methods of potassium bifluoride?
As a highly corrosive and toxic chemical, the environmental impact of potassium bifluoride cannot be ignored. If improperly used or disposed of, potassium bifluoride may cause serious harm to the environment. First, the release of hydrogen fluoride gas will pollute the atmosphere. Long-term exposure to fluorine-containing gas environments may cause soil acidification, thereby affecting vegetation growth and even destroying the ecological balance. Secondly, if potassium bifluoride enters the water body, it will release hydrogen fluoride, seriously pollute the water source, and have a toxic effect on aquatic organisms.
Nantong Jinxing Fluorides Chemical Co., Ltd. attaches great importance to the environmental impact of potassium bifluoride and has taken strict measures to reduce its potential harm to the environment. Our production base is equipped with advanced waste gas treatment equipment and strictly follows environmental regulations in terms of wastewater discharge and waste treatment. We also regularly inspect and maintain our production facilities to ensure that every link meets environmental standards.
In order to further reduce the impact of potassium bifluoride on the environment, Jinxing Fluorides provides a complete waste treatment solution, including neutralization reaction, which converts potassium bifluoride into inactive substances for safe disposal. We are also constantly exploring more environmentally friendly production processes in the research and development stage, striving to reduce the negative impact on the environment while ensuring product quality.
As a company with a history of more than 50 years, Nantong Jinxing Fluorides Chemical Co., Ltd. has always adhered to the concept of green production and sustainable development and actively fulfilled its social responsibilities. We not only pay attention to product quality and customer needs, but also strive to promote the innovation of environmental protection technologies to ensure that the production and use of products such as potassium bifluoride reduce the environmental burden as much as possible.