Product Overview

Barium fluoride is an inorganic compound with the molecular formula BaF₂ and molecular weight of 175.32 g/mol. This white to off-white crystalline powder is a valuable material in optical, ceramic, and analytical applications. The compound features high transparency over a wide wavelength range, making it valuable for optical components.

Synthetic Process

• Precipitation: Barium carbonate or barium hydroxide reacts with hydrofluoric acid to form barium fluoride

• Purification: The crude product is purified by recrystallization

• Drying: The purified product is dried under vacuum

Mechanism of Action

• Optical Transparency: Transmits light over a wide wavelength range from vacuum ultraviolet to infrared

• Ionic Conductivity: Exhibits fluoride ion conductivity at elevated temperatures

• Chemical Stability: Stable under normal conditions, insoluble in water

Research Applications & Market Significance

• Optical Materials: Used in optical windows, lenses, and infrared spectroscopy

• Ceramic Industry: Used as a flux and in the preparation of specialty ceramics

• Analytical Chemistry: Used as a reagent for the determination of fluoride and other ions

• Nuclear Industry: Used in the preparation of fluoride salts for nuclear applications

Quality Specifications

• Purity: ≥99.0%

• Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder

• Melting point: 1353°C

• Boiling point: 2260°C

• Solubility: Slightly soluble in water

• Storage: Sealed, dry environment

• Stable for 36 months when properly stored

Packaging & Shipping

• Research quantities: 25g, 100g amber glass bottles

• Bulk quantities: 500g, 1kg plastic bottles

• Shipped at ambient temperature