Cadmium tetrafluoroborate

Cadmium tetrafluoroboate
Identifiers
14486-19-2 YesY
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PubChem 12886773
Properties
Cd(BF4)2
Molar mass 286.020 g/mol
Appearance colorless liquid
very hygroscopic
Odor odorless
Density 1.60 g/cm3
very soluble
Solubility very soluble in alcohol
Hazards
US health exposure limits (NIOSH):
[1910.1027] TWA 0.005 mg/m3 (as Cd)[1]
Ca[1]
Ca [9 mg/m3 (as Cd)][1]
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Cadmium tetrafluroborate or cadmium(II) tetrafluroborate is a chemical compound, with the formula Cd(BF4)2.[2]

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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