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Elevate Performance with Fluorinated Metal Oxide Materials

Let’s imagine a solid framework—strong like the backbone of a skyscraper—but now imagine that same structure infused with the resilience and adaptability of fluorine. That’s the brilliance of fluorinated metal oxides (FMOs). By combining the robust architecture of metal oxides with the dynamic, electronegative personality of fluorine, FMOs bring forth a new generation of materials that are anything but ordinary.

At Alfa Chemistry, we’re inspired by this fusion of strength and precision. Our curated selection of high-purity FMOs is designed to meet the evolving demands of catalysis, energy systems, electronics, and beyond. Whether you’re building next-gen batteries or developing advanced optical devices, our FMOs are the quiet enablers of powerful change—stable, tunable, and engineered for innovation.

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What Are Fluorinated Metal Oxides?

Fluorinated metal oxides are inorganic compounds formed by partially or completely replacing oxygen atoms in a metal oxide lattice with fluorine atoms. This substitution leads to altered oxidation states, improved chemical stability, and enhanced physical properties. Common hosts include Al₂O₃, TiO₂, Fe₃O₄, and LaFeO₃, modified through fluorination to form compounds such as AlFO, LaFeO₂F, and SrFeO_3-xF_x.

How Are fluorinated Metal Oxides Classified?

Fluorinated metal oxides can be classified according to their composition and structure:

Simple Fluorinated Oxides

Derived from a single metal oxide, e.g., aluminum fluoride (AlFO), prepared by direct fluorination of alumina.

Calcite-type Fluorinated Oxides

e.g., LaFe_1-xCo_xO₃, which changes its oxidation state and lattice structure by fluorination.

Mixed-metal Fluorinated Oxides

e.g. SrFe_0.7Sn_0.3O_3.6F_0.5, which shows complex redox behavior and lattice expansions.

Rare-earth Fluoro Germanates

Doped with dopants, such as Mg or Mn, and are used in photonics for functional modulation.

What Are the Key Properties of Fluorinated Metal Oxides?

Lattice Expansion

Fluorine has a larger ionic radius than oxygen, leading to an increase in cell size, which affects the density and porosity of the material.

Alteration of Electronic Structure

Fluorination can alter the energy band structure, thus affecting conductivity and optical properties.

Enhance Thermal Stability

Strong M-F bonds give FMO high heat resistance, making it suitable for high temperature applications.

Altered Magnetic Properties

Oxidation state changes due to fluorination can lead to changes in magnetic order, which is useful in spintronic devices.

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Aluminum fluoride oxide (AlFO)

OFC13596128

Vanadium(V) Oxyfluoride

OFC13709314

Neodymium Oxyfluoride

OFC13816438

Erbium Fluoride Oxide

OFC13825133

Ytterbium Fluoride Oxide

OFC15587027

Terbium Fluoride Oxide

OFC21031925

Beryllium Oxyfluoride

OFC63990885

Magnesium Fluorogermanate, Manganese-Doped

OFC68784134

Yttrium Oxyfluoride

OFC00023

Aluminum fluoride oxide (AlFO)

Catalog: OFC13596128

CAS Number: 13596-12-8

Molecular Formula: AlFO

Molecular Weight: 62.987

Vanadium(V) Oxyfluoride

Catalog: OFC13709314

CAS Number: 13709-31-4

Molecular Formula: F3OV

Molecular Weight: 123.94

Neodymium Oxyfluoride

Catalog: OFC13816438

CAS Number: 13816-43-8

Molecular Formula: NdOF

Molecular Weight: 179.24

Erbium Fluoride Oxide

Catalog: OFC13825133

CAS Number: 13825-13-3

Molecular Formula: ErOF

Molecular Weight: 202.26

Ytterbium Fluoride Oxide

Catalog: OFC15587027

CAS Number: 15587-02-7

Molecular Formula: YbOF

Molecular Weight: 208.04

Terbium Fluoride Oxide

Catalog: OFC21031925

CAS Number: 21031-92-5

Molecular Formula: FOTb

Molecular Weight: 193.92

Beryllium Oxyfluoride

Catalog: OFC63990885

CAS Number: 63990-88-5

Molecular Formula: Be2OF2

Molecular Weight: 79.01

Magnesium Fluorogermanate, Manganese-Doped

Catalog: OFC68784134

CAS Number: 68784-13-4

Molecular Formula: Mg4FGeO6:Mn

Molecular Weight: 284.85 (Undoped)

Yttrium Oxyfluoride

Catalog: OFC00023

Molecular Formula: YOF

Molecular Weight: 123.90

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How Are Fluorinated Metal Oxides Synthesized?

Sol-gel Method

Hydrolytic condensation of metal alcohol salts followed by fluorination with fluorinating agents (e.g., non-aqueous phase hydrogen fluoride) is used to prepare nanoparticles with controllable morphology and good dispersion.

High-temperature Fluorination

High-temperature treatment with gaseous fluorinating agents (e.g., ClF₃, NF₃) enables scalable fluorination of metal oxides.

Discharge Plasma Sintering (SPS)

Using PTFE as the fluorine source, this fast and energy efficient method produces dense, phase-pure materials, e.g. Ta₃O₇F.

Mechanochemical Synthesis

Metal oxides are mixed with fluorinating agents using high-energy ball milling and solid-phase reactions are carried out at room temperature. Examples include LaOF, which is suitable for fast, solvent-free production.

Wet Chemistry

Fluorination of hydroxides or oxides using fluoride salts (e.g. KF, NH₄F) in an aqueous or alcoholic medium, allowing better control of the degree of fluorination and particle size.

What Are the Applications of Fluorinated Metal Oxides?

Energy Storage

Fluorinated metal oxides are used as cathode materials for lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries (e.g. LiNiO₂F, LiCoO₂F) to improve battery stability and voltage.

Catalysis

Fluorinated metal oxides are used as catalysts or catalyst carriers in reactions such as dehydrogenation, oxidation and carbon dioxide reduction. For example, AlF₃ modified catalysts enhance HCl activation and reduce coking.

Environmental remediation

Fluorinated metal oxides are effective in adsorbing contaminants, including fluoride ions, from water sources. Use Ce-Mn-Al composites or La₂O₃-based fluorinated oxides to adsorb fluoride from water.

Optoelectronics

Due to their tunable electronic properties, fluorinated metal oxides are used in the manufacture of semiconductors, sensors and optical coatings. For example, SiO₂/YF₃ optical coatings for lasers.

Biomedical applications

Due to their biocompatibility and functional versatility, fluorinated metal oxides have been investigated for use in drug delivery systems and imaging agents.

Curious About Our Success Stories?

The following case studies demonstrate how our products have led to significant technological breakthroughs and economic benefits in real-world applications.

Case 1: Aluminum Fluoride Oxide (AlFO) Enhances Catalyst Stability in Dehydrogenation Reactions

A chemical company specializing in the development of catalysts for hydrocarbon dehydrogenation reactions encountered a problem when designing a new generation of catalytic systems for propane dehydrogenation (PDH).

The customer needed a catalyst carrier with high thermal stability and surface acidity that could stabilize the dispersion of metal active components (e.g., CrO_x) while inhibiting carbon buildup.

Alfa Chemistry provided a high-purity aluminum fluoride oxide (Catalog OFC13596128) with a high specific surface area and excellent thermal stability. The partially fluorinated structure not only enhances the Lewis acid sites, but also improves the dispersion and thermal regeneration of the metal loadings.

Case 2: Vanadium(V) Oxyfluoride (VOF₃) Streamlines Halogenation in API Intermediate Synthesis

A European manufacturer of API intermediates was developing chlorinated aryl ketone intermediates and wanted to optimize the selectivity and efficiency of the halogenation reaction.

The application challenge: how to achieve para-selective halogenation under mild conditions while simplifying steps, increasing yields, and improving process safety.

Alfa Chemistry recommended the highly reactive vanadium(V) oxyfluoride (Catalog OFC13709314), which combines oxidizing and halogenating properties and selectively introduces chlorine atoms at low temperatures, making it suitable for the direct halogenation of aromatic ketones.

Case 3: Mn-Doped Magnesium Fluorogermanate for High-Persistence Red Phosphors in Display Technology

An Asian display technology company is working on the development of novel long afterglow red phosphors for in-vehicle instrumentation and avionics. Stringent requirements were placed on the material's luminous intensity, color purity, and lifetime.

The customer needed an inorganic fluorescent material with UV excitation, high purity red emission, and long afterglow properties, as well as excellent photothermal stability for demanding applications.

Alfa Chemistry's manganese-doped magnesium fluorogermanate (Catalog OFC68784134) has excellent energy transfer properties, effectively transferring energy absorbed by the host lattice to the Mn²⁺ luminescent centers.

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What Our Customers Say

Dr. Stefan Engel, Process Chemist

"The excellent consistency of the AlFO samples helped to stabilize our catalyst over multiple runs."

Dr. Laura Mitchell, Chief Scientist, Fiber Optics Division

"Alfa Chemistry's Erbium Fluoride Oxide has proven to be extremely pure and stable in the development of our infrared laser materials. Its stable emission in the 1.5 μm band has enabled us to fabricate erbium-doped waveguides with excellent optical gain and minimal loss."

Prof. Hiroshi Watanabe, Laboratory Manager

"Timely delivery and excellent technical support make Alfa Chemistry our first choice for oxyfluoride."

Daniel Hart, Technical Director, Display Technologies

"The manganese-doped magnesium fluorogermanate we purchased performs well under UV excitation with a red afterglow and high stability. It is well suited for use in the long afterglow phosphor layers in our electroluminescent displays."

Olivia Cheng, Optical Engineer

"Everything went smoothly from inquiry to shipment. Highly recommend their manganese-doped products."

Dr. Ravi Bhat, Ceramics Division, High Temperature Materials Lab

"We added Alfa Chemistry's fluorinated zirconium oxide to a hybrid ceramic glass formulation to improve its corrosion resistance in a fluorinated environment. The results have been outstanding. The material comes with comprehensive COA and MSDS documentation."

What Our Customers Ask

How do fluorinated metal oxides differ from conventional metal oxides?

These materials exhibit enhanced hydrophobicity, higher electronegativity, altered electronic band structure, and higher chemical resistance than conventional oxides, making them suitable for demanding photovoltaic and catalytic applications.

Which metal oxides are commonly fluorinated and used in industrial applications?

Commonly fluorinated metal oxides include fluorinated titanium dioxide (F-TiO₂), fluorinated tin oxide (FTO), fluorinated indium oxide (F-In₂O₃), and fluorinated cerium oxide (F-CeO₂). They play different roles in transparent conductive films, photocatalysis, antifouling coatings, and solid electrolytes.

Are fluorinated metal oxides stable under thermal or UV conditions?

Many fluorinated metal oxides exhibit excellent thermal and photostability due to the strength of the M-F bond. However, the specific stability depends on the metal center and the degree of fluorination. For example, F-TiO₂ retains photocatalytic activity under UV irradiation and is more resistant to hydrothermal degradation than pure TiO₂.

Can fluorinated metal oxides be used in aqueous systems or dispersions?

While many fluorinated metal oxides are hydrophobic, surface modification techniques, such as the use of dispersants or mixed surfactant systems, can make them compatible with aqueous or solvent-based formulations. This is common in inkjet-printable coatings or sol-gel-derived films.

Are there any special handling or safety issues with fluorinated metal oxides?

As with all nanoscale metal oxides, appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., respirator, gloves) should be used to avoid inhalation or skin contact. Fluorinated oxides may release acidic fluorine at extreme pH or high temperatures, so proper ventilation and chemical compatibility assessment are critical during formulation or processing.

What purity grades are available for your fluorinated metal oxides?

We offer >99% purity as standard, with customized options available upon request.

Can I request customized particle sizes?

Yes, we support nanometer, submicron, and micron-scale conditioning.

Do you support industrial-scale bulk orders?

Absolutely. We offer scalable synthesis and logistics support.

Do you provide documentation such as COA and TDS?

Yes, each batch includes a Certificate of Analysis and Technical Data Sheet.

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