Zirconium(IV) fluoride, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Zirconium(IV) fluoride is used as a zirconium source in oxygen-sensitive applications such as metal production. Together with uranium salt, zirconium fluoride can be a component of fuel-coolant in molten salt reactors.

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Specifications

• Melting Point: 600°C (sublimation)
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 50 g
• Linear Formula: ZrF₄
• UN Number: UN3260
• Merck Index: 14,10175
• Solubility Information: Slightly soluble in water; Soluble in hydrofluoric acid
• Formula Weight: 167.21
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Refractive Index: 1.59
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Density: 4.43 g/mL
• Chemical Name or Material: Zirconium (IV) fluoride

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