NaBF4
ceramic· NaBF4
Sodium tetrafluoroborate (NaBF₄) is an ionic ceramic compound used primarily as an electrolyte and flux material in high-temperature electrochemical and metallurgical processes. It is valued in industrial applications requiring thermal stability and ionic conductivity, particularly in molten salt environments where conventional materials degrade. Engineers select NaBF₄ over alternative fluoride salts when the combination of thermal stability, low hygroscopicity, and chemical inertness is critical to process efficiency or product quality.
molten salt electrolytesaluminum smelting fluxelectroplating processesthermal energy storagehigh-temperature batteriesmetallurgical refining
Compliance & Regulations
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 4,306.2 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2900 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,612.1 | ksi | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.09296 | lb/in³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 8.350 | eV | — | ||
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr) | 4.599 | - | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij) | 0.000 | C/m² | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -173.8 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -3.186 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -3.058 | eV/atom | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.