Fluoroboric Acid Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Fluoboric Acid
- Tetrafluoroboric Acid
- Hydrofluoroboric Acid
- Borofluoric Acid
Fluoroboric acid is an aqueous solution of hydrogen tetrafluoroborate used in metal finishing and industrial chemical processes. Buyers seeking a fluoroboric acid supplier in Malaysia may also specify the material as fluoboric acid, tetrafluoroboric acid or HBF4.
Commercial requirements are defined primarily by solution concentration and grade-specific impurity limits. Technical, plating and electronic, and laboratory reagent grades serve different process controls, so the required concentration and specification should be stated rather than assumed.
HBF4 is used in fluoroborate electroplating baths, aluminium and metal surface treatment, electronics and PCB processing, acid-catalysed synthesis and the manufacture of fluoroborate salts. It is distinct from hydrofluoric acid, boric acid and the separate sodium, potassium, ammonium, copper and tin fluoroborate products.
Send the intended application, required concentration, grade, impurity limits, quantity and delivery location with the enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation, delivery timing and quotation validity are confirmed for the stated requirement, and supply is subject to applicable requirements.
- CAS number
- 16872-11-0
- Formula
- HBF4
- Grade
- technical grade aqueous solution, plating and electronic grade aqueous solution, laboratory reagent grade aqueous solution
- Appearance
- Aqueous solution
Fluoroboric Acid grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical grade | Aqueous solution | — | Metal surface treatment, chemical processing and fluoroborate salt manufacture | — |
| Plating and electronic grade | Aqueous solution | — | Electroplating, electronics and PCB processes requiring defined metal impurity limits | — |
| Laboratory reagent grade | Aqueous solution | — | Laboratory and synthesis work requiring a reagent-grade specification | — |
How to buy fluoroboric acid from ChemTrade
Request a quote for fluoroboric acid
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical identity | Aqueous hydrogen tetrafluoroborate | — |
| Formula | HBF4 | — |
| Grade selection | Concentration and impurity limits matched to the process specification | — |
Fluoroboric Acid applications
Common questions about fluoroboric acid
Are fluoroboric acid and fluoboric acid the same material?
Yes. Fluoboric acid is a common trade spelling for fluoroboric acid, which is also called tetrafluoroboric acid or hydrogen tetrafluoroborate and identified by the formula HBF4.
How is fluoroboric acid normally specified for purchase?
It is traded as an aqueous solution, so concentration is the main grade axis. Buyers may also specify metal impurity limits or a plating, electronic, technical or reagent-grade requirement.
Is fluoroboric acid the same as hydrofluoric acid or boric acid?
No. Fluoroboric acid is hydrogen tetrafluoroborate in aqueous solution and is chemically distinct from hydrofluoric acid, boric acid and individual fluoroborate salts.
Which applications use plating or electronic grades of HBF4?
These grades are selected for fluoroborate plating baths, metal surface finishing and electronics or PCB processes. The required concentration and impurity limits should be stated for grade matching.
What information is needed for a fluoroboric acid quotation?
Provide the concentration, intended use, impurity specification, quantity and delivery location. Packing, documentation and availability are confirmed with the quotation, and supply is subject to applicable requirements.