Zinc Fluoride, CAS 7783-49-5, has the formula ZnF2. Zinc Fluoride is a widely used fluoride compound in a number of industries. It is used in the fluorination of organic compounds, as an additive in electrolytic aluminum, and also in electroplating operations. It also has uses in food preservation, the manufacture of fluxes for metallurgy, oxygen sensitive applications for metal production, glass, enamels, fabrics and plastics as well as applications as a catalyst additive in oil refining, in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, phosphors for electric lights, and in the manufacture of floor coverings.
