CAS 16919-27-0 Potassium hexafluorotitanate(IV)

Synonyms

16919-27-0; TITANIUM(IV) POTASSIUM FLUORIDE; K2TiF6; dipotassium ion hexafluorotitaniumdiuide; DTXSID7029740;

IUPAC Name

dipotassium;hexafluorotitanium(2-);

Molecular Weight

240.054g/mol

Molecular Formula

F6K2Ti;

Canonical SMILES

F[Ti-2](F)(F)(F)(F)F.[K+].[K+];

InChI

InChI=1S/6FH.2K.Ti/h6*1H;;;/q;;;;;;2*+1;+4/p-6;

InChI Key

RXCBCUJUGULOGC-UHFFFAOYSA-H;

Complexity

62.7

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

EC Number

240-969-9

Exact Mass

239.866g/mol

H-Bond Acceptor

Heavy Atom Count

Monoisotopic Mass

239.866g/mol

Topological Polar Surface Area

0A^2

Application

Potassium hexafluorotitanate(IV) serves multiple functions across various industries. It acts as an analytical reagent, alloying additive, flame retardant, and flux agent for casting. In manufacturing, it is integral for producing titanium acid and aluminum alloys containing titanium. Additionally, it plays a vital role in metal surface treatment and finishing, detergent applications, and dental impression molding. The compound is also used as a catalyst in polypropylene synthesis. Beyond these applications, it is essential in the extraction, refining, and processing of metals, and finds uses in electrical-electronics engineering, textile processing, and the ceramics-glass industries. Furthermore, it appears as white leaflets and is soluble in hot water.

April 9, 2025

Effective and Versatile Reagent for Industrial Applications

Potassium hexafluorotitanate(IV) greatly aided in my research on titanium alloys. It dissolved well in hot water and proved invaluable as a catalyst in polypropylene synthesis. Highly recommend it for anyone in materials science.