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Sodium hexafluoroaluminate, 97.8+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Sodium hexafluoroaluminate is a biochemical for proteomics research. It is used as a flux agent or bath material by aluminum smelters in the production of aluminum. It is also used in the production of synthetic resins for abrasives and in the manufacture of cutting or grinding discs. Minor uses are as a coloring agent (opacifier) in the glass, ceramic and pyrotechnic industries. It occurs naturally as the mineral cryolite, which is used extensively in the industrial production of aluminum.
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.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 1,000°C |
| Physical Form | Powder |
| Quantity | 500 g |
| UN Number | UN3260 |
| Solubility Information | Sparingly soluble in water(0.602g/L at 20°C). |
| Formula Weight | 209.95 |
| Percent Purity | ≥97.8% |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Density | 2.90 g/mL |
| Chemical Name or Material | Sodium hexafluoroaluminate |
Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H332-H372 |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H372-H302-H332 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. |
| Precautionary Statement | P260-P264b-P270-P271-P304+P340-P312-P314-P501c |
| DOTInformation | Hazard Class: 9; Packaging Group: III |
| EINECSNumber | 237-410-6 |
| RTECSNumber | BD0075000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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