Molekula
Silver tetrafluoroborate
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ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 2000 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
Silver tetrafluoroborate is a silver salt used in inorganic synthesis and electrochemistry. In inorganic and organometallic chemistry, it is widely used to abstract halides, exchanging halide ions or ligands for the weakly coordinating tetrafluoroborate anion. It serves as a source of silver ions and fluoroborate anions in specialized reactions. Available in powder form, it has a molecular weight of 194.67 g/mol, a CAS number of 14104-20-2, and should be stored at ambient temperatures. It is classified as dangerous. Molekula supplies Silver tetrafluoroborate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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5 g — £86.60 per pack ex VAT · £103.92 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White solid |
| Identification | Conforms to reference |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Transport Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | II |
| Acidity | Acid |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90026979 |
| CAS Number | 14104-20-2 |
| IUPAC Name | silver tetrafluoroborate |
| EC Number | 237-956-5 |
| Molecular Formula | AgBF4 |
| Molecular Weight | 194.67 |
| Exact Mass | 193.908 |
| SMILES | [B-](F)(F)(F)F.[Ag+] |
| InChIKey | CCAVYRRHZLAMDJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/Ag.BF4/c;2-1(3,4)5/q+1;-1 |
| PubChem CID | 159722 |
| UN Number | UN3260 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 28432901 |
| Tariff Code | 2843290000 |
Safety & GHS
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Corrosive
GHS05
Hazard statements
- H314 (sub cat. 1B) Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Precautionary statements
- P231+232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+330 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
- P308+313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- agbf4
- Borate(1-), tetrafluoro-, silver(1+)
- Silver (I) tetrafluoroborate
- Silver borofluoride
- Silver fluoborate
- Silver fluoroborate
- Silver tetrafluoroborate pound anhydrous pound(c)
- silver tetrafluroborate
- silver(1+) ion tetrafluoroboranuide
- Silver(1+) tetrafluoridoborate(1-)
Frequently asked questions
What is silver tetrafluoroborate used for?
It is primarily used as a source of silver ions in electroplating and in the synthesis of silver-based catalysts and materials.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of silver tetrafluoroborate?
The formula is AgBF4 and the molecular weight is 194.67 g/mol.
How should silver tetrafluoroborate be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and light.
What grade is available for silver tetrafluoroborate?
It is available in high purity grade suitable for laboratory and specialized chemical applications.
Can Molekula supply silver tetrafluoroborate in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply silver tetrafluoroborate in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for details.
What documentation comes with an order of silver tetrafluoroborate?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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