Aluminum fluoride trihydrate, 97%

Description

CAS: 15098-87-0 | AlF3H6O3 | 138.022 g/mol

Aluminum fluoride trihydrate is used as an additive for the production of aluminum by electrolysis. It is also used to inhibit fermentation and in the preparation of low index films. It serves as a flux ingredient for the removal of magnesium in the refining of aluminum scrap. Further, it is used in the manufacture of aluminum silicates, ceramics and glass. In addition, it acts as a catalyst for organic synthesis and filler in glass industry.

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 15098-87-0
• Molecular Formula: AlF3H6O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 138.022
• MDL Number: MFCD00003426
• InChI Key: BKLZIAYVINRQEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-K
• Synonym: aluminum trifluoride trihydrate, aluminum 3+ trihydrate trifluoride, aluminum fluoride-water 1/3/3, aluminum fluoride, trihydrate,, aluminum 3+ ion trihydrate trifluoride, fluoride, fluoride, aluminum salt, hydrate, hydrate, hydrate, fluoride
• PubChem CID: 22002992
• IUPAC Name: aluminum;trifluoride;trihydrate
• SMILES: O.O.O.[F-].[F-].[F-].[Al+3]

• Melting Point: 250°C (in -3H₂O)
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 100 g
• Merck Index: 14,339
• Solubility Information: Slightly soluble in water,acids and alkalis. Insoluble in alcohol and acetone.
• Formula Weight: 138.02 (83.98 Anhydrous)
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Odor: Odorless
• Density: 2.17 g/mL
• Chemical Name or Material: Aluminum fluoride trihydrate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H320-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H301-H315-H319-H335 Toxic if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	232-051-1
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only