Zirconium Fluoride
Zirconium Fluoride (ZrF4, CAS 7783-64-4), >99.5%, supplied wholesale by Zyntex. High-purity fluoride for ZBLAN infrared glasses and fibers, optical coatings, molten salt research and light-metal fluxes. CoA and SDS.
Description
Zirconium Fluoride Product Overview
Zirconium tetrafluoride (ZrF4) is a white crystalline powder that dissolves only slightly in water. High-purity grades are required for optical applications, where even traces of oxygen, water or transition metals affect performance.
Its best-known application is in heavy-metal fluoride glasses such as ZBLAN, which consist mainly of zirconium, barium, lanthanum, aluminum and sodium fluorides. These glasses transmit mid-infrared light and are used for infrared fibers and fiber lasers. Zirconium fluoride is also a component of molten fluoride salts studied for advanced nuclear reactors, and of fluxes for light metals.
For related fluoride compounds, see Hexafluorozirconic acid, Sodium Hexafluorozirconate, Lanthanum(III) fluoride and Cerium(III) fluoride.
Key Applications of Zirconium Fluoride
Main application areas:
💡 Fluoride Glasses
Main component of ZBLAN mid-infrared glasses and fibers.
🔬 Optical Coatings
Fluoride material for optical layers.
⚛️ Molten Salt Research
Component of fluoride salt mixtures.
⚙️ Light Metals
Flux component for aluminum and magnesium.
Zirconium Fluoride Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Standard Value |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Zirconium fluoride |
| CAS Number | 7783-64-4 |
| EC Number | 232-018-1 |
| Chemical Formula / Weight | ZrF4 / 167.21 g/mol |
| Assay (Purity) | >99.5% |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Documents | CoA and SDS with every lot |
⚠️ Safety & Handling: Toxic if swallowed and causes skin and eye damage; contact with acids or moisture can release hydrogen fluoride. Avoid dust formation, use local exhaust ventilation, and wear gloves, goggles and dust protection; keep calcium gluconate gel available as first aid. Store in tightly closed containers under dry conditions. Always consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for full classification and handling instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ZBLAN glass?
ZBLAN is a fluoride glass based on zirconium, barium, lanthanum, aluminum and sodium fluorides. It transmits further into the infrared than silica glass.
Which purity do you supply?
Standard purity above 99.5%; higher-purity optical grades can be quoted on request.
How can I get a price and documents?
Prices depend on quantity, packaging and destination. Contact us with your required volume to receive a quotation together with the CoA and SDS.
