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Aluminum fluoride, anhydrous, 99+%
Description
In ceramics, as flux in metallurgy, in aluminum manufacture, as inhibitor of fermentation, as catalyst in organic reactionsAluminum fluoride is used in the smelting process to lower the melting point of electrolytes, production of aluminum silicates, refining of aluminum scarp, production of specialty refractory products, and in glass industry as filler. It is used as flux ingredient to remove magnesium.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
- In ceramics, as flux in metallurgy, in aluminum manufacture, as inhibitor of fermentation, as catalyst in organic reactions
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 1291°C (sublimation) |
| Physical Form | Powder |
| Quantity | 50 g |
| Merck Index | 14,339 |
| Solubility Information | Practically insoluble in water; Sparingly soluble in acids and alkalies. |
| Formula Weight | 83.98 |
| Percent Purity | ≥99% |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
| Density | 2.882 g/mL |
| Chemical Name or Material | Aluminum fluoride, Anhydrous |
Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | Danger |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H318-H302-H335-H315 Causes serious eye damage. Harmful if swallowed. May cause respiratory irritation. Causes skin irritation. |
| Precautionary Statement | GHS P Statement P261-P280-P305+P351+P338-P304+P340-P405-P501a Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. |
| EINECSNumber | 232-051-1 |
| RTECSNumber | BD0725000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen |
RUO – Research Use Only
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