Zirconium fluoride

Synonyms

Zirconium fluoride (ZrF4), (T-4)-; Zirconium fluoride (ZrF4), (beta-4)-; Zirconium tetrafluoride; [ChemIDplus] Zirconium (IV) fluoride; [MSDSonline]

Category

Metals, Inorganic Compounds

Description

White solid; [Hawley] White powder; [MSDSonline]

Sources/Uses

Used in nuclear reactors; [Hawley] Used to make fluoride glass, e.g., ZBLAN; [Ullmann]

Comments

A strong irritant; [Hawley] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline] See "Zirconium."

Biomedical References

Fluorides in urine = 2 mg/L prior to shift or 3 mg/L at end of shift; (Repeated measurements recommended.)

5 mg/m3, as Zr (2.5 mg/m3, as F)

10 mg/m3, as Zr

5 mg/m3, as Zr (2.5 mg/m3, as F)

1 mg/m3,inhalable fraction, as F

25 mg/m3, as Zr

Yes

Skin burns

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Glass Manufacturing