Formula: BF3
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 | |
|---|---|
| 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.
