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Fluorinated metal phosphates are an emerging class of multifunctional inorganic or inorganic-organic hybrid materials known for their tunable crystalline backbones, excellent chemical and thermal stability, and diverse functionality.

Alfa Chemistry combines innovation and precision to offer a broad range of fluorinated metal phosphate materials for energy storage, catalysis, electronics manufacturing, and environmental applications.

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What Are Fluorinated Metal Phosphates?

Fluorinated metal phosphates are compounds consisting of metal cations, phosphate anions, and fluoride ions that form a rigid and often porous network of crystals. These materials exhibit diverse structural motifs, ranging from layered and three-dimensional frameworks to microporous architectures, resulting in unique physicochemical behaviors. Their general formula can vary from simple stoichiometries like M_x(PO₄)_yF_z to more complex organic-inorganic hybrids.

Composition:

Metal Ions

Common metal ions include iron (Fe), gallium (Ga), cobalt (Co), and lithium (Li). These metal ions combine with phosphate and fluoride ions to form different compounds.

Phosphate

PO₄^3- is the basic building block of phosphates and combines with metal ions to form complex crystal structures.

Fluoride Ions

F^- enhances the thermal and chemical stability of the compounds by replacing some of the hydroxyl groups or by binding directly to the metal ion.

What Are the Key Properties of Fluorinated Metal Phosphates?

High Thermal Stability

High stability due to strong M-O/F bonds for harsh environments and high temperature applications.

Crystal Color Variation

Color ranges from green to purple, influenced by metal cation type.

Hardness

High Mohs hardness (~5), supports mechanical strength.

Water Insolubility

Stable in aqueous media; soluble in strong acids (e.g., H₂SO₄, HNO₃).

Ion Exchange and Solubility Behavior

Able to form solid solutions with hydroxyapatite for biomedical applications.

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Sodium Fluorophosphate

OFC10163152

Magnesium Hexafluorophosphate

OFC113359607

Fluorapatite Sputtering Target

OFC1306054

Potassium Hexafluorophosphate

OFC17084138

Sodium Hexafluorophosphate

OFC21324390

lithium difluorophosphate

OFC24389251

Silver Hexafluorophosphate

OFC26042637

Calcium Fluorophosphate Dihydrate

OFC37809191

Thallium(I) Hexafluorophosphate

OFC60969199

Tris(2,2'-bipyrazine)ruthenium(II) Hexafluorophosphate

OFC80907568

Barium Hexafluorophosphate

OFC00024

Sodium Fluorophosphate

Catalog: OFC10163152

CAS Number: 10163-15-2

Molecular Formula: FNa2O3P

Molecular Weight: 143.95

Magnesium Hexafluorophosphate

Catalog: OFC113359607

CAS Number: 113359-60-7

Molecular Formula: F12MgP2

Molecular Weight: 314.25

Fluorapatite Sputtering Target

Catalog: OFC1306054

CAS Number: 1306-05-4

Molecular Formula: Ca5FO12P3

Molecular Weight: 504.3

Potassium Hexafluorophosphate

Catalog: OFC17084138

CAS Number: 17084-13-8

Molecular Formula: F6KP

Molecular Weight: 184.06

Sodium Hexafluorophosphate

Catalog: OFC21324390

CAS Number: 21324-39-0

Molecular Formula: NaPF6

Molecular Weight: 168.95

lithium difluorophosphate

Catalog: OFC24389251

CAS Number: 24389-25-1

Molecular Formula: LiPO2F2

Molecular Weight: 107.91

Silver Hexafluorophosphate

Catalog: OFC26042637

CAS Number: 26042-63-7

Molecular Formula: AgPF6

Molecular Weight: 252.9

Calcium Fluorophosphate Dihydrate

Catalog: OFC37809191

CAS Number: 37809-19-1

Molecular Formula: CaFH4O5P

Molecular Weight: 174.08

Thallium(I) Hexafluorophosphate

Catalog: OFC60969199

CAS Number: 60969-19-9

Molecular Formula: F6PTl

Molecular Weight: 349.34

Tris(2,2'-bipyrazine)ruthenium(II) Hexafluorophosphate

Catalog: OFC80907568

CAS Number: 80907-56-8

Molecular Formula: C24H18F12N12P2Ru

Molecular Weight: 865.5

Barium Hexafluorophosphate

Catalog: OFC00024

Molecular Formula: BaF12P2

Molecular Weight: 427.33

How Are Fluorinated Metal Phosphates Synthesized?

Currently, several advanced techniques are used for the synthesis of fluorinated metal phosphates:

Hydrothermal/Solvothermal Synthesis

Reacting metal fluoride, phosphoric acid and structure-directing agents at high temperature and pressure, e.g., to synthesize Fe/Ga-based fluorophosphates. The advantage is that the degree of crystallinity can be controlled, and it is suitable for the preparation of large single crystals.

Mechanochemical Method

Fluorinated metal phosphates are prepared by mixing fluoride with phosphate or a structure-directing agent by mechanical force and heating under hydrothermal conditions to crystallize. This method avoids the use of hydrofluoric acid and improves safety.

Microchannel Reaction Technology

Using a microchannel reactor, phosphorus pentafluoride is mixed with alkali metal fluoride salts (e.g. LiF, NaF, etc.) in an anhydrous hydrogen fluoride solution, and high-purity hexafluorophosphates are obtained by crystallization.

Gas-solid Reaction

Phosphorus pentafluoride is reacted with alkali metal fluoride salts in anhydrous hydrogen fluoride to produce hexafluorophosphate. This method requires controlled temperature and pressure to optimize the product.

Polymerized Phosphate Method

Phosphorus pentafluoride is produced by reacting polymerized phosphate with calcium fluoride, etcetc., which is further processed to prepare fluorinated metal phosphates.

How Do Metal Ions Affect Fluorinated Metal Phosphates Performance?

Fe³⁺ promotes antiferromagnetic behavior and backbone stability; enhances ion migration pathways.

Ga³⁺ promotes the formation of ultra-macroporous skeletons, e.g. Ga₃(PO₄)₃F₂ clusters.

Co²⁺ enhances electronic conductivity and magnetic resonance; can be used in electrochemical applications.

Li⁺ is critical for ion transport in energy storage systems such as lithium-ion batteries.

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What Are the Applications of Fluorinated Metal Phosphates?

Energy Storage

• Lithium-ion battery: Lithium vanadium fluorophosphate (LiVPO₄F) and lithium hexafluorophosphate (LiPF₆) are used as cathode material and electrolyte, respectively, the latter becoming the mainstream electrolyte due to its high ionic conductivity.
• Sodium-ion batteries: sodium iron fluorophosphate improves voltage and cycling performance by F-doping.

Industrial Raw Materials

• Phosphate mining: Fluorapatite is the main source of phosphate fertilizer and hydrofluoric acid.
• Metal smelting: Aluminum fluoride (AlF₃) is used as a flux in aluminum electrolysis, accounting for 73% of inorganic fluoride salt applications.

Material Science

• Catalysis and adsorption: Ga-based fluorophosphates with large pores (e.g., MIL-46) are used for gas separation or catalyzing reactions.
• Self-cleaning membranes: Fluorinated membrane materials (e.g., Fe³⁺-bridged perfluorosulfonates) are used for efficient water purification.

Biomedical

• Dental protection: Fluorapatite enhances caries resistance of tooth enamel and remains stable at pH 4.5.

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 Study 1: Sodium Fluorophosphate Enhances Toothpaste Stability and Fluoride Retention

The client, a North American personal care company, aimed to develop a new generation of fluoride toothpaste to improve fluoride bioavailability and shelf stability over 12 months. Previous formulations using sodium monofluorophosphate had inconsistent fluoride ion release during long-term storage.

Alfa Chemistry supplied high-purity sodium fluorophosphate (Catalog OFC10163152) with a tightly controlled particle size distribution and very low moisture content. Our technical team worked closely with the company's R&D department to optimize its addition to the silica-based formulation. The final product had over 95% fluoride retention after 12 months of accelerated aging tests and passed microbial stability tests without the addition of a secondary buffer.

Case Study 2: Lithium Difluorophosphate as an Effective Electrolyte Additive for Fast-Charge Lithium-Ion Batteries

The customer, a European battery research company, was looking for a reliable solid electrolyte interface (SEI) stabilizer to enable fast charging without compromising the cycle life of lithium-ion batteries.

Alfa Chemistry offers battery-grade lithium difluorophosphate (Catalog OFC24389251) with ≥99.5% purity and very low moisture content (<20 ppm). This compound is used as a 1-2% additive in carbonate-based electrolytes. Electrochemical testing showed enhanced SEI formation and a 30% increase in capacity retention after 500 cycles at a 2C charge rate. Thermal stability was also improved by 18°C in abuse testing.

Case Study 3: Calcium Fluorophosphate Dihydrate Improves Abrasive Performance of Cosmetic Toothpaste

The customer, an Asia-Pacific oral care formulations laboratory, needed an abrasive and fluoride source that combined both abrasive and fluoride functions for a natural toothpaste formulation.

Alfa Chemistry supplied calcium fluorophosphate dihydrate (Catalog OFC37809191) with controlled particle morphology (D50 around 6 μm), high crystallinity, and low solubility, tailored for cosmetic formulations. The material is mildly abrasive (RDA around 90) during toothbrushing simulations and provides sustained release of fluoride. User trials have shown a 15% reduction in enamel demineralization compared to the control group.

What Our Customers Say

Dr. Elena M., Energy Materials Laboratory

"Excellent product quality. The GA-based ULM-16 was a perfect match for our catalyst prototype."

Dr. R. Wang, Head of Battery R&D

"Prompt delivery and excellent technical support. Excellent electrical conductivity is achieved with LiFePO₄F."

Sarah Greene Process Engineer

"Excellent value for money for a cutting edge material. We are now standardizing on its fluorinated phosphates in the lab."

Dr. Rachel Kim Senior Materials Chemist

"Reliable delivery and excellent technical support. Their gallium fluoride phosphate was key to our high temperature catalyst project."

Dr. Isaac T., Solid State Materials Scientist, Energy Research Laboratory

"Excellent material quality and documentation. We trust Alfa Chemistry for all phosphate-related research needs."

James Holloway, Principal Investigator, Battery Materials Alliance

"Their co-doped LiFePO₄F significantly improved the multiplicity performance of our test battery. The performance improvement was immediate."

What Our Customers Ask

What is the difference between a fluorinated metal oxide and a non-fluorinated metal oxide?

Fluorinated metal oxides have fluorine atoms partially or fully substituted into the oxygen lattice or surface of the metal oxide. The introduction of fluorine typically alters the electronic structure, enhances electronegativity, and alters surface properties, resulting in improved electrical conductivity, optical transparency, and chemical stability compared to non-fluorinated forms.

How does fluorination affect the conductivity of metal oxides?

Fluorination enhances n-type conductivity by introducing donor energy levels or removing electron traps in the oxide matrix. For example, in fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO), fluorine acts as an alternative dopant to oxygen, increasing the free carrier concentration and lowering the resistivity, making it ideal for use in transparent conducting electrodes.

Can fluorinated metal oxides maintain UV or visible light transparency?

Yes. Many fluorinated oxides, especially FTOs, maintain high optical transparency in the visible range while providing enhanced electrical properties.

How do I store and handle fluorinated metal oxides?

Most fluorinated metal oxides are air stable and non-hygroscopic but should be stored in airtight containers under dry conditions. For nanoscale materials, due to their high surface activity and possible respiratory sensitivity, the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and dust control is recommended.

Are fluorinated metal oxides compatible with standard deposition techniques?

Yes, FTO and related materials are compatible with sol-gel, chemical vapor deposition (CVD), sputtering and spray pyrolysis. The choice of method depends on the substrate, film thickness and uniformity required.

Can fluorinated metal oxides be used in high-temperature applications?

Generally, yes. Most fluorinated metal oxides exhibit excellent thermal stability, maintaining structural and functional integrity at temperatures up to 500-600°C, making them ideal for use in demanding thermal environments such as solar absorber layers and combustion sensors.

What is the shelf life of fluorinated metal phosphates?

Typically, the shelf life is 2-3 years when stored in a sealed container under dry conditions.

Do you offer custom synthesis of non-catalogued fluorinated metal phosphates?

Yes, we offer a full range of custom synthesis services based on your needs.

What is the difference between fluorinated metal phosphates and pure phosphate compounds used in batteries?

Fluorinated metal phosphates have higher thermal stability and ionic mobility, resulting in improved safety and performance.

What purity grades do you offer?

Alfa Chemistry offers products that are >99% pure and analytically verified.

Are these materials safe for biomedical research?

Some fluorinated metal phosphates (e.g., apatite-like structures) are biocompatible. We provide safety sheets.

Do you provide documentation such as MSDS and CoA?

Yes, full documentation is provided with each order.

What packaging options are available?

We offer sealed vials (5 grams to 100 grams) and bulk containers (maximum package weight in kilograms).

Do you provide technical consultation for application development?

Yes, our scientific team offers free consultation on use and development.

Can I request a trial sample?

Trial samples are available for academic or industrial evaluation

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