Boron Trifluoride is a colorless, toxic gas. It is shipped as a compressed gas.
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Applications
Applications of boron trifluoride include the following:
- Used as a catalyst in isomerization, alkylation, polymerization, esterification, condensation, cyclization, hydration, dehydration, sulfonation, desulfurization, nitration, halogenation, oxidation, and acylation
- To prepare boranes (such as diborane)
- To protect molten magnesium and its alloys from oxidation during casting
- As a flux for soldering magnesium
- In fumigation
Grade 4.5 | |
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Purity | 99.995% |
Oxygen+Nitrogen+Argon | < 10 ppmv |
Carbon Dioxide | < 10 ppmv |
Sulfur Dioxide | < 10 ppmv |
**Moisture level guaranteed only when Electronic Fluorocarbons prepares the cylinders.
All concentrations are on a mol/mol basis unless otherwise stated.
Product sold on the basis of total impurities. Individual impurities may vary slightly.
Chemical & Physical Properties | |
Molecular Weight | 67.81 |
Sp.Volume | 5.6 cu.ft/lb |
Pressure @ 70°F | 700/400 |
Valve Outlet | CGA 330 DISS 642 |
Shipping Information | |
DOT Name |
Boron Trifluoride, Compressed |
Hazard Class | 2.3 |
DOT No. | UN 1008 |
DOT Label | Poison Gas/Inhalation Hazard |
CAS No. | 7637-07-02 |
Cylinder Size | Fill Weight (lbs) |
2L/Size 10 | 0.88 |
2L/Size 10 | 0.39 |
LB | 0.077 |
*This gas not available for purchase online.