Potassium Fluoborate

Name:
Potassium Fluoborate
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	potassium borofluoride
M Formula:	KBF4
Properties:
Colorless crystals. D 2.498 (20C), decomposes at 350C. Very slightly soluble in water; insoluble in alcohol, ether, alkalies.
Derivation:
By the reaction of boric acid, hydrogen fluoride, and potassium hydroxide.
Hazard:
Toxic by ingestion.
Use:
Sand-casting of aluminum and magnesium; grinding aid in resinoid grinding wheels; flux for soldering and brazing;, electrochemical processes; and chemical research.