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This section provides an overview for silver fluoride as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 13 silver fluoride manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked silver fluoride companies as of December, 2024: 1.Indian Platinum Pvt.Ltd, 2.SUVIDHINATH LABORATORIES, 3.Kishida Chemical Co.,Ltd..
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Silver fluoride, an inorganic compound of silver and fluorine, exists in multiple forms depending on the oxidation state of silver, including silver(I) fluoride (AgF), silver(II) fluoride (AgF2), and silver(III) fluoride (AgF3). It is recognized under the GHS classification as skin corrosive and irritant.
Silver fluoride's applications span dental antiseptics, dentistry materials, electronic circuit boards, metallic nanowires for integrated circuits, and cosmetics. Silver(II) fluoride, with its potent oxidizing properties, serves as a fluorinating and oxidizing agent in organic synthesis.
Silver(I) fluoride is notable for its exceptional solubility in water, contrasting with other silver halides which are insoluble. This property is attributed to the high electronegativity of fluorine. Additionally, while it is photosensitive, its application in photographic emulsions is limited due to its low sensitivity and high solubility.
The composition and properties of silver fluoride vary with the silver ion's oxidation number, resulting in distinct forms such as silver(I) fluoride, a water-soluble compound with sodium chloride-type crystal structure; silver(II) fluoride, a powerful fluorinating agent with an octahedral crystal structure; and silver(III) fluoride, a less common form characterized by its bright red color and antimagnetic properties.
Silver(I) fluoride crystals adopt a cubic crystal system, akin to the structure of sodium chloride, with equal axes intersecting at 90 degrees, forming an equiaxed system.
Production methods for silver fluoride vary: Silver(I) fluoride can be synthesized from silver oxide and hydrofluoric acid, whereas silver(II) fluoride is produced by reacting silver(I) fluoride with fluorine gas. Silver fluoride is regulated as a deleterious substance under various safety and environmental laws due to its hazardous nature.
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American Elements was founded in 1997 in California and currently has research and production facilities in Utah, Mexico, China, and the United Kingdom. AE manufactures and distributes advanced materials from a catalog of over 30,000 products for bulk industrial use as well as small scale laboratory use. AE also provides testing and analyses services including spectroscopy along with structural, thermal, and electrical analyses. AE holds sustainable development as a core corporate value and is committed to work to protect the health of the environment.
Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Inc., established in 1991 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is an American manufacturer and supplier specializing in biological products for medical research. Initially providing antibodies to the research community, they expanded their offerings to include gene silencers like siRNA and shRNA (plasmid and lentiviral), targeting all known mouse and human genes. Over time, Santa Cruz Biotechnology provides over 175,000 research biochemicals under the brand ChemCruz, including protein-interacting inhibitors, substrates, and activators, tailored for studying protein functions. The company offers monoclonal primary antibodies, designed for various mammalian and non-mammalian protein targets, along with corresponding binding secondary antibodies.
Kanto Chemical Co. Inc., founded in 1944 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a reagent manufacturer with overseas affiliates in other countries, including China, France, USA, Taiwan, and Malaysia. Its product portfolio includes analytical reagents, ionic liquids, Iodine compounds, ultra-pure chemicals, and water analysis kits. The company is also developing regenerative medicine and genetics reagents and has over 50,000 products. It has several certifications, including ISO 9001, acquired in 1994, making it the first Japanese company in the reagent industry. Other certifications are ISO 14001, ISO 13485, and ISO/IEC 17025.
Kishida Chemical Co. Ltd., established in 1924 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, is a manufacturer of reagents and high-purity chemicals and also does drug discovery support activities. Its product portfolio includes fine chemicals, research chemicals, ionic liquid, organic micro-analytical reagents, and chemical reagents for analysis. The products support several industries, including reagent business, battery material, drug discovery, and life science. The company is ISO 14001 certified and supplies several companies worldwide, including Meterion Advanced Chemicals Inc., Acros Organics, ChemBridge Corporation, Decon Laboratories, and InerBioScreen Ltd.
Zhengzhou Alfa Chemical Co., Ltd. (ZACC) is a manufacturer of organic chemicals and catalysts established in 2010 and based in Jiaozuo, Henan. The company primarily produces pharmaceutical and organic intermediates as well as photoelectric materials for customers in life science, polymers, dyes, and metallurgy. The company's product lineup includes condensed ring compounds, heterocyclic compounds, COFS/MOFS, and metal catalysts. These supply client corporations such as Bayer AG, Pfizer Inc., and Sumitomo Chemical Company, Ltd. ZACC also offers gram- to ton-level contract synthesis and production services.
Macsen Laboratories is an Indian manufacturer of chemical products that was established as a unit of the NK Agrawal Group in 1952. Based in Udaipur, Rajasthan, the company produces various specialty dyes and biological stains, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and rare earth mineral compounds. These are used in the manufacture of various commodities including textiles, consumer electronics, and pharmaceuticals. Macsen Laboratories has served several notable clients in a range of industries, including GlaxoSmithKline, Nike, and ArcelorMittal.
Suvidhinath Laboratories was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Gujarat, India. The company is an ISO 9001-2008 certified exporter, manufacturer, trader, and supplier of laboratory chemicals and reagents to global customers, especially across South East Asia and the Gulf countries. The company’s client list includes Cadila Pharmaceuticals Limited, Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals LTD, Deepak Nitrite Limited, and Indian OIl. The company’s product categories include food-grade chemicals, pharmaceutical chemicals, laboratory chemicals, and industrial chemicals.
Millipore Sigma, formerly known as Sigma-Aldrich, was created in 175 through the merger of Sigma Chemical Company and Aldrich Chemical company and today is a subsidiary of Merck. Millipore Sigma is a life science and biotechnology company serving the industry with several products and services. Some of their product categories include peptide synthesis materials, biochemicals, building blocks, catalysts, chemical biology, chemical synthesis, flavors & fragrances, formulation, lab chemicals, lab safety, APIs, and stable isotopes. Services include characterization, contract manufacturing, custom products, software, support, testing, and mRNA development & manufacturing.
Nano Research Elements Inc., founded in, Haryana, India is a manufacturer of nanomaterials that navigate the Periodic Table including gold, silver, and iron oxide. The company's product portfolio includes nanowires, nanopowders and nanoparticle dispersions, magnetic nanopowders, nanoparticles and quantum dots. Their products are used in industries such as Food and Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology, Chemical and Petrochemical, Environmental Testing and electronics. The company also offers services such as R&D services, customer support and custom projects.
Nacalai Tesque Inc., founded in 1846 and headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, is a manufacturer of research chemicals, fine chemicals, diagnostics, and the related instruments. Some of its products include cytokines, nucleic acid electrophoresis, cell dissociation reagents, and sialic acid-related products, and it also offers custom and bulk service for bulk reagents and cell culture media. The company has more than 50 domestic distributors and several worldwide, including Asia, the Middle East, Oceania, Europe, and Africa. It is ISO 9001 and ISO 9002 certified, while the Kyoto South brand and Tesque factory are ISO 14001 certified.
Alfa Aesar is based in Lancashire, United Kingdom. Alfa Aesar is part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, is a manufacturer and supplier of chemicals, metals, and life science products for research and development. Alfa Aesar’s product lines include chemicals, life science, materials & metals, catalysts, and analytical & lab ware. Chemical offerings include inorganic compounds, organic compounds, organometallic, and solvents. Life sciences include biotechnology products, cellular & molecular biology, genomics, and immunology. Materials & metal include alloys, carbon, etchants, and more. Catalysts include ferrocenes, fuel cell products, and precious metals & catalysts. Alfa Aesar also offers custom manufacturing options.
Indian Platinum Pvt. Ltd., established in 2011, with headquarters in India, is a manufacturer and global distributor of precious metal chemicals used in many industrial, agricultural, and commercial manufacturing processes. The company's range of products includes silver chemicals, laboratory chemicals, industrial chemicals, and palladium chemicals, which are used in organic fertilizers, nanopowders, metal-made products, industrial chemicals, and more. Indian Platinum Pvt. Ltd.'s main export countries include the USA, Bangladesh, Australia, Canada, and Nepal.
Founded in 1981, Central Drug House Ltd. serves the scientific community via manufacturing and marketing a library of over 9,000 products to laboratory fine chemicals and dehydrated culture media with emphasis on purity and service. Examples are acids & bases, adsorbents, disinfectants, indicator papers, oils, and solvents. CDH provides bio chemicals, research chemicals, laboratory reagents, various solvents, stains & indicators, and dehydrated culture media. CDH is ISO 9001 certified and CDHs’ products are in compliance with specifications of IP, BP, USP, and EP standards.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Platinum Pvt.Ltd |
15.7%
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| 2 | SUVIDHINATH LABORATORIES |
13.5%
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| 3 | Kishida Chemical Co.,Ltd. |
12.4%
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| 4 | Macsen Laboratories |
10.1%
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| 5 | KANTO CHEMICAL CO.,INC. |
10.1%
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| 6 | Zhengzhou Alfa Chemical Co.,Ltd |
6.7%
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| 7 | nacalai |
6.7%
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| 8 | Nano Research Elements Inc. |
5.6%
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| 9 | Central Drug House |
5.6%
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| 10 | Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Inc. |
5.6%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the silver fluoride page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
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| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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India
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4 | 36.4% |
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Japan
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3 | 27.3% |
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United States of America
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2 | 18.2% |
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China
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1 | 9.1% |
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United Kingdom
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1 | 9.1% |
