Cadmium tetrafluoroborate

Cadmium tetrafluoroboate

Identifiers
CAS Registry Number	14486-19-2 Y
InChI InChI=1S/2BF4.Cd/c2*2-1(3,4)5;/q2*-1;+2 Key: NXOFSPIMFJTFSE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Jmol-3D images	Image
PubChem	12886773
SMILES [B-](F)(F)(F)F.[B-](F)(F)(F)F.[Cd+2]
Properties
Chemical formula	Cd(BF4)2
Molar mass	286.020 g/mol
Appearance	colorless liquid very hygroscopic
Odor	odorless
Density	1.60 g/cm3
Solubility in water	very soluble
Solubility	very soluble in alcohol
Except where noted otherwise, data is given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
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Cadmium tetrafluroborate is a chemical compound, with the formula Cd(BF₄)₂.^[1]

Preparation

Cadmium tetrafluoroborate is prepared from the reaction between an aqueous solution of fluoroboric acid and cadmium carbonate or cadmium oxide.

Uses

Its primary uses are to prepare electroplating baths for high strength steels where normal cyanide baths cause problems of hydrogen embrittlement.

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