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Potassium heptafluorotantalate

Potassium heptafluorotantalate
CAS number
16924-00-8
Molecular weight
392.13
Molecular formula / chemical symbol
K2TaF7

Description

An inorganic compound with the formula K2TaF7. This white, water-soluble solid is an intermediate in the purification of tantalum from its ores and is the precursor to the metal.

USES

Colorless orthorhombic system, usually white needle crystal. Melting point 520 ℃ relative density 4.56 solubility slightly soluble in cold water, hydrofluoric acid, soluble in hot water, also used as catalyst, reagent.Can be used for making metal tantalum and other tantalum

compound

Report

Molecular formula

K2TaF7

Molar mass

392.13 g/mol

Appearance

white solid

Density

4.56 g/mL at 25°C

Melting point

630-820°C

Solubility in water

0.5 g/100 mL (15 °C)[1]


Inspection test results

Product

potassium heptafluorotantalate

CAS:16924-00-8

Character

white needle crystal

Test items

Values

Ta2O5

≥55.5—56.5%

C

0.002%

Fe

0.001%

Ni

0.001%

Cr

0.001%

Nb

0.002%

Si

0.002%

Cu

0.001%

W

0.001%

Mo

0.001%

Mg

0.001%

Ti

0.001%

Ca

0.001%

Pb

0.001%

H2O

0.03%