Potassium fluoroborate (KBF4)
is used in aluminium-metallurgy, for the production of abrasives, soldering agents and ceramics, and in the chemical industry.
Potassium fluoroborate is used in the the following applications:
- Aluminium-metallurgy: as component in fluxing and grain refining agents for aluminium and magnesium as component in protecting salts for light metal castings.
- Production of abrasives: as active filler in resin-bonded abrasives for metal treatment.
- Production of soldering agents: as component in fluxing agents for soldering and brazing.
| Synonyms |
|---|
KBF4;Potassium Tetralfluoroborate |
Markets
| Segments | Applications | End uses |
|---|---|---|
| Surface Treatment | Metal Treatment | |
| Surface Treatment | Metal Treatment | Metal Treatment |
Chemical categories
| Chemical category | Chemical family | Chemical product |
|---|---|---|
| Fluorinated chemicals & fluids | Fluorinated minerals | Potassium fluoroborate |
Region of availability
- Not available in Africa & Middle East
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- Latin America
- North America