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China is the dominant exporter of Potassium hexafluorophosphate (CAS 17084-13-8), accounting for over 70% of global exports in recent years, while South Korea, Japan, and Germany serve as key importers—primarily for lithium-ion battery electrolyte production. Imports by South Korea and Japan have risen steadily since 2022, coinciding with tightening supply constraints and upward pressure on Potassium hexafluorophosphate prices.
Potassium hexafluorophosphate (KPF₆) is a white, crystalline, odorless solid that is non-volatile and highly soluble in polar aprotic solvents such as acetonitrile and propylene carbonate. It is an inorganic ionic salt classified as a fluorinated potassium salt and a source of the hexafluorophosphate anion (PF₆⁻). Its primary industrial use is as a supporting electrolyte in lithium-ion battery electrolytes due to its thermal stability, reasonable ionic conductivity, and compatibility with common cathode materials. It is also employed as a reagent or catalyst in specialty chemical synthesis, particularly in electrochemical and organometallic applications. Typical application areas include energy storage systems, electronic materials, and advanced electrochemical research and manufacturing.
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