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Sodium hexafluoroaluminate, 97.8+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog No. AA8827536
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500 g

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.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 13775-53-6
Molecular Formula Na3AlF6
MDL Number MFCD00003507
Synonym Cryolite; Aluminum sodium fluoride

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
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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