K2ZrF6 (potassium zirconium fluoride) is an inorganic compound belonging to the metal fluoride family, specifically a double salt combining potassium and zirconium fluoride ions. It is primarily used as a precursor material and chemical intermediate in the production of zirconium-based coatings, refractories, and specialty ceramics, as well as in metal surface treatment applications where fluoride chemistry is leveraged for corrosion resistance or adhesion promotion. Its notable advantage over alternative zirconium sources lies in its high solubility in aqueous systems and compatibility with fluoride-based processing routes, making it valuable for electroplating, thermal barrier coatings, and advanced nuclear or aerospace material preparation.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.595 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 5.709 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -338.9 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.606 | eV/atom | — |