Zirconium+fluoride

Zirconium Fluoride is an infrared transmitting material used in the production of fluoride glasses for optical fibers. It is an inorganic compound represented by the formula ZrF4. It can be purified by distillation or sublimation. It has a molar mass of 167.21 g/mol and a density of 4.43 g/cm^3 at 20 degrees Celsius. The melting point of zirconium fluoride is very high, at 910 degrees Celsius.



Zirconium Fluoride is used as a zirconium source in oxygen sensitive applications, e.g. metal production. It is commonly used to alloy metals and for optical deposition. It also is used in health applications. Additionally Zirconium Fluoride in a mixture with other fluorides is a coolant for molten salt reactors.

It is insoluble in water.

Examples of zirconium fluoride includes glass fibers within engines and furances. Molar Mass: 167.21g/molMelting Point: 910 degrees CelsiusMolecular Formula: ZrF4