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Hexafluorozirconic acid

Hexafluorozirconic acid is an inorganic compound with the idealized chemical formula H2ZrF6 that exists in solution. Hydroxonium hexafluorozirconate ((H3O)2ZrF6) is a white solid forming monoclinic crystals.

Structure
Hydroxonium hexafluorozirconate has been characterized by X-ray diffraction. It forms monoclinic crystals (space group: A2/a, a = 6.715 Å, b = 7.187 Å, c = 12.626 Å, γ = 111.85°, Z = 4). It is composed of chains of (ZrF6), located in parallel to each other along coordinate axis x, and H3O+ cations. == Preparation ==
Preparation
Hexafluorozirconic acid can be prepared by treating zirconium(IV) oxide with hydrofluoric acid. White crystals form upon evaporation of the solution. == Uses ==
Uses
Hexafluorozirconic acid can be used in sealing treatments for phosphated steel. A dilute solution of trimethoxymethylsilane, with enough H2ZrF6 to bring the pH down to about 4, is reported to perform better than a chromate rinse. A nickel and chromium(VI) free treatment system for steel and galvanized steel is carried out by washing with an alkaline cleaner, rinsing, treating with hexafluorozirconic acid, rinsing, and then sealing with a solution of epoxy phosphate. == References ==
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