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Potassium hexafluorophosphate (KPF6)

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Potassium hexafluorophosphate

Potassium hexafluorophosphate (KPF6) is a practical reference salt for potassium-ion electrolyte research.

Category
Next-Gen Salt
Abbreviation
KPF6
CAS Number
17084-13-8
Availability
RFQ

Typical Specification

  • Grade: Battery grade
  • Purity: > 99.9%
  • Water: <= 50 ppm
  • Formula: KPF6

Technical Selection Guide

Why use KPF6 in potassium-ion electrolyte studies?

Potassium hexafluorophosphate (KPF6) is a practical reference salt for potassium-ion electrolyte research. It is used to screen carbonate and specialty solvent systems, graphite or hard-carbon anodes, cathode materials, and formation protocols while keeping the salt chemistry familiar and comparable across experiments.

Why developers evaluate it

  • Straightforward baseline for potassium-ion electrolyte screening
  • Useful for solvent and additive comparisons
  • Relevant to graphite and hard-carbon research

Development considerations

  • Solubility can limit concentration in some solvents
  • Moisture and thermal degradation require control
  • Potassium plating and electrode compatibility need cell-level validation

How to compare it

KPF6 is often compared with KFSI and KTFSI. Imide salts may offer different solubility and transport, while KPF6 provides a useful conventional baseline.

Technical Profile

Next-Generation Electrolyte Applications

Potassium hexafluorophosphate (KPF6) is used or screened for next-generation electrolyte research, including sodium-ion, magnesium, potassium, and alternative-cation systems. It is suited to early-stage formulation screening where salt identity, water specification, and electrochemical compatibility guide down-selection.

  • Alternative-cation electrolyte formulation and screening
  • Sodium-ion, magnesium, or potassium battery research programs
  • Advanced salt comparison against conventional lithium electrolyte systems
  • RFQ sourcing for research, scale-up evaluation, and custom formulation work

Product FAQ

Common Questions

What is Potassium hexafluorophosphate (KPF6) used for?

Potassium hexafluorophosphate (KPF6) is used or screened for next-generation electrolyte formulation, alternative-cation battery research, and advanced salt screening. Winigen Materials can support RFQ-based supply and related electrolyte or battery materials development discussions.

What is the CAS number for Potassium hexafluorophosphate (KPF6)?

The CAS number shown for Potassium hexafluorophosphate (KPF6) is 17084-13-8.

What specifications are shown for Potassium hexafluorophosphate (KPF6)?

The target specifications currently shown are battery grade, purity > 99.9%, and water <= 50 ppm. Final specifications, documentation, and available quantity can be confirmed during RFQ.

Can I request a quote for Potassium hexafluorophosphate (KPF6)?

Yes. Use the request quote button on this page to pre-fill the product interest, category, and target specifications for Potassium hexafluorophosphate (KPF6).