Zirconium Fluoride (ZrF4)-Granules

Characteristic




Zirconium(IV) fluoride (ZrF4) is an inorganic chemical compound. It is a component of ZBLAN fluoride glass. It is insoluble in water. It is the main component of fluorozirconate glasses.




Chemical formula：ZrF4

Molar mass：167.21 g/mol

Appearance：white crystalline powder

Density：4.43 g/cm3 (20 °C)

Melting point：910 °C (1,670 °F; 1,180 K)

Solubility in water：1.32 g/100mL (20 °C)

                                1.388 g/100mL (25 °C)

Crystal structure：Monoclinic, mS60




Application




Zirconium fluoride is used as a zirconium source in oxygen-sensitive applications, e.g. metal production. Zirconium fluoride can be purified by distillation or sublimation.




Together with uranium salt, zirconium fluoride can be a component of fuel-coolant in molten salt reactors.