Sulfur Tetrafluoride

Your Professional Sulfur Tetrafluoride Supplier

 

Our goal is to become your true partner in the field of sulfur tetrafluoride in China. Nanjing ZL Energy Co.,Ltd mainly engaged in the technology research and development, production and sales of refrigerant, foaming agent and other energy products as well as fluorine refrigerant series products. We have a skilled engineering team dedicated to refining every stage, from product development and process improvement to production oversight, ensuring every product delivered meets rigorous quality and performance standards. The price is competitive and the product is quality-assured, which is a good choice for your long-term cooperation.

 

 
 
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Fast transportation

In order to better serve customers, the company has established its own dangerous goods transportation fleet and established a stable and efficient transportation channel.

 

Production equipment

We have 4 production lines, pressure horizontal storage tanks, spherical tanks and a complete analytical laboratory.

 

Our certification

We have ISO, SGS, ROHS and other certifications.

 

Our services

In the pre-sales stage, our team of experts will recommend the most suitable products according to the needs of customers and provide detailed technical consultation. During the sales period, we ensure timely delivery and provide installation guidance. For after-sales, we provide long-term technical support, warranty services and spare parts to help customers maximize the use of products and get reliable maintenance during use.

 

Advantages of Sulfur Tetrafluoride

 

 

Sulfur tetrafluoride is renowned for its role as a selective fluorinating agent, a property that sets it apart in the synthesis of fluorine-containing compounds. Its ability to transform carbonyl and hydroxyl groups into fluorinated derivatives is unmatched, making it indispensable in the creation of advanced materials and pharmaceuticals. The compound’s stability at high temperatures—up to 600°C—further enhances its utility in controlled industrial environments.

 

Properties of Sulfur Tetrafluoride
 

CAS

7783-60-0

English name

Sulphur tetrafluoride

Chemical name

Sulfur tetrafluoride, 7783-60-0

Appearance and properties

Sulfur tetrafluoride is a colorless gas with a pungent odor, which is still very stable at 600℃

Molecular formula

SF4

Molecular weight

108.05

Boiling point

-38℃

Melting point

-124℃

Density

Relative density (water = 1) 1.95 (liquid), 2.35 (solid);

Stability

Sulfur tetrafluoride is relatively stable

 

Use Of Sulfur Tetrafluoride

Fine Chemicals

In the field of fine chemicals, Sulfur tetrafluoride SF4 is a highly efficient selective fluorinating agent. It can selectively fluorinate functional groups such as carbonyl and hydroxyl groups to prepare a variety of compounds with special properties. These compounds are widely used in medicine, pesticides, dyes, coatings and other fields.

Liquid Crystal Materials

In the field of liquid crystal materials, Sulfur tetrafluoride SF4 also plays an important role. Liquid crystal materials are an important part of modern display technology, and Sulfur tetrafluoride SF4, as a fluorinating agent, can participate in the synthesis and modification process of liquid crystal molecules.

 

 

Safety Guidelines For Using Sulfur Tetrafluoride

 

Strictly enclosed, provide adequate local exhaust and comprehensive ventilation

Operators must be specially trained and strictly abide by the operating procedures. Operators wear self-priming filter-type gas masks (full-face masks), closed-type anti-gas suits, and rubber gloves. Prevent gas leakage into the workplace air. Avoid contact with acids. Pay special attention to avoid contact with water. Wear cylinder safety caps and shockproof rubber rings during transportation to prevent cylinder collisions, and load and unload gently to prevent cylinders and accessories from being damaged. Equipped with leakage emergency treatment equipment.

Sulfur tetrafluoride CAS 7783-60-0 Storage precautions

Keep away from flammable and combustible materials. Prevent gas leakage into the workplace air. Avoid contact with oxidants; equipped with leakage emergency treatment equipment. Such as: self-priming filter-type gas masks (full-face masks), closed-type anti-gas suits, and rubber gloves.

Sulfur Tetrafluoride SF4

 

Structure of Sulfur Tetrafluoride

 

Sulfur in SF4 is in the +4 oxidation state, with one lone pair of electrons. The atoms in SF4 are arranged in a see-saw shape, with the sulfur atom at the center. One of the three equatorial positions is occupied by a nonbonding lone pair of electrons. Consequently, the molecule has two distinct types of F ligands, two axial and two equatorial. The relevant bond distances are S–Fax = 164.3 pm and S–Feq = 154.2 pm. It is typical for the axial ligands in hypervalent molecules to be bonded less strongly.

 

Packing and Shipping of Sulfur Tetrafluoride
 

Packing

Be stored in high-pressure cylinders or tanks

Shipping

Shipped by road, sea, rail

 

 

FAQ

 

Q: What is sulfur tetrafluoride used for?

A: Sulfur tetrafluoride (SF4) is primarily used as a fluorinating agent in organic synthesis, particularly for introducing fluorine atoms into organic molecules.

Q: What is the name of SF4?

A: The compound with the chemical formula SF4 is named sulfur tetrafluoride. In this name, "tetra" indicates the presence of four fluorine atoms, and "sulfur" represents the single sulfur atom.

Q: Is SF4 possible?

A: The first compound is S F 4 which is theoretically possible because Sulphur has valence electrons, while the Fluorine has valence electrons.

Q: Is SF4 a gas or liquid?

A: Sulfur tetrafluoride is a colorless gas with a distinct sulfur odor. It is highly toxic by inhalation and a strong irritant to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. It reacts vigorously with water and acids to yield toxic fluoride and sulfur oxide fumes and an acidic solution.

Q: Is SF4 acidic or basic?

A: Sulfur tetrafluoride is weakly Lewis acidic toward organic nitrogen bases. Adducts with pyridine, 4-methylpyridine, 2,6-dimethylpyridine, and 4-dimethylaminopyridine are only stable at low temperature; these species are studied by Raman and NMR spectroscopy and DFT calculations.

Q: Why does SF4 exist?

A: Because sulfur in SF6 and SF4 has a high oxidation number (+6 and +4). This is possible because fluorine is very electronegative and almost exclusively forms compounds in which it has an oxidation number of -1. Hydrogen seldom forms compounds in which it has Ox= -1.

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