Potassium bifluoride, 98%

Name: Potassium bifluoride, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-013990

About Potassium bifluoride, 98%

Potassium bifluoride is an alkali metal compound carrying the CAS registry number 7789-29-9 at a purity of ≥98%. The compound has the formula F2HK, corresponding to a molecular weight of 78.1 g/mol. Systematically, it is named potassium. Fluoride. Hydrofluoride. It is also known as Potassium hydrogen difluoride or Potassium hydrogenfluoride.

The material typically appears as white powder or crystals or lumps. Reported physical data include a melting point of 239 °C and a density of 2.37 g/mL at 25 °C. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Danger”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

Key uses span ceramics and glass and materials research. Our customers for this product work in academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Potassium bifluoride in 500 g, 5 kg, 25 kg and 4 x 25 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Ceramics & glass
Materials research

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Potassium bifluoride, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-013990
CAS Number	7789-29-9
IUPAC name	potassium;fluoride;hydrofluoride
Molecular formula	F₂HK
Molecular weight	78.1 g/mol
Exact mass	77.9683
Purity / assay	≥98%
HSN code	28269000
InChIKey	VBKNTGMWIPUCRF-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES	F.[F-].[K+]
PubChem CID	11829350

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	White powder or crystals or lumps
Melting point	239 °C
Density	2.37 g/mL at 25 °C
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	0 Å²
UN number	UN 1811
Synonyms	Potassium hydrogen difluoride, Potassium hydrogenfluoride, Potassium hydrogendifluoride, Potassium acid fluoride, Potassium fluoride (K(HF2)), Potassium monohydrogen difluoride, Hydrogen potassium fluoride, Bifluorure de potassium, Potassium hydrogen fluoride, Potassium bifluoride-crystal, KHF2, KHF2, Potassium fluoride

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Toxic

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H301Toxic if swallowed
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Precautionary statements: P260, P264, P270, P280, P301 + P316, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P321, P330, P363, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Potassium bifluoride, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of Potassium bifluoride, 98% is 7789-29-9. It is also known as Potassium hydrogen difluoride, Potassium hydrogenfluoride, Potassium hydrogendifluoride.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Potassium bifluoride, 98%?

Potassium bifluoride, 98% has the molecular formula F2HK and a molecular weight of 78.1 g/mol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Potassium bifluoride, 98% can I order?

We supply Potassium bifluoride, 98% in (≥98%) grade, in 500 g, 5 kg, 25 kg, 4 x 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Potassium bifluoride, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of Potassium bifluoride, 98% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Potassium bifluoride, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Potassium bifluoride, 98% is classified as hazardous (UN 1811), so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.