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Antimony Pentafluoride

Antimony pentafluoride, with the chemical formula SbF₅, is a colorless, transparent, viscous, oily liquid at room temperature. It has low boiling and melting points and is highly volatile. It is a typical strong Lewis acid with extremely high chemical reactivity; it can combine with fluoride ions to form a stable antimony hexafluoride anion. It is also the key raw material for the preparation of the superacid antimony fluoride, whose acidity far exceeds that of concentrated sulfuric acid. This product is highly corrosive and hygroscopic; it reacts violently with water, releasing corrosive fumes, and must be strictly isolated from moisture and stored in a sealed container. As a high-end catalytic raw material, its unique physicochemical properties make it widely used in fluorochemical catalysis, semiconductor processes, new energy materials, and the synthesis of high-end pharmaceutical intermediates, making it a key material in the specialty fine chemicals sector.

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Chemical FormulaSbF5

Cas7783-70-2

Purity:99%

Packaging:5L/10L/50L/100L/300L

Appearance:colorless, viscous liquid

 

Applications of Antimony Pentafluoride

Fluorochemicals Industry

As a super-strong Lewis acid catalyst, it is used in the synthesis of perfluoroalkyl iodides, environmentally friendly refrigerants, perfluorinated monomers, and fluorinated fine chemicals. It is also employed in fluoro-chloro exchange, isomerization, and metathesis reactions, and serves as a key additive in fluoropolymer production.

Pharmaceuticals and Intermediate Synthesis

It catalyzes the preparation of high-end fluorinated pharmaceuticals, anticancer and antiviral drugs, and peptide intermediates. With its high catalytic selectivity, it ensures the purity of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and meets pharmaceutical-grade production standards.

Semiconductors & Electronic Materials

Electronic-grade products are used in wafer etching, ion implantation, and the preparation of specialty electronic gases, serving as critical supporting materials for the manufacture of chips and discrete devices.

New Energy Industry

Used as additives in lithium-ion battery and supercapacitor electrolytes to optimize electrolyte performance and enhance the cycle life and energy density of energy storage devices.

Petrochemicals

Catalyzes alkane isomerization and alkylation reactions to produce high-octane, clean gasoline components; also used in the synthesis of aromatic derivatives for the production of detergents, dyes, and other products.

Specialty Chemicals

Used in the preparation of superacid systems such as fluoroantimonic acid, serving high-end organic synthesis, scientific research, and the manufacture of specialized military and industrial chemical products.

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