Characteristic

 

Zirconium(IV) fluoride 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.