Aluminium Fluoride
Description & Physical Properties
| Description | Physical Property |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Solid, Powder |
| Molecular Weight | 83.98 |
| Melting Point | 1260 °C |
| Specific Gravity | 2.88 |
Product Specification
| Parameters | Unit | Guarantee | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purity as AlF₃ | % MIN | 90.00 | 90.0 – 90.5 |
| Silica as SiO₂ | % MAX | 0.20 | 0.05- 0.10 |
| Phosphorus as P₂O₅ | % MAX | 0.02 | 0.008-0.015 |
| Iron as Fe₂O₃ | % MAX | 0.05 | 0.01- 0.02 |
| Loss on Ignition at 550°C for 30 mins | % MAX | 0.80 | 0.40- 0.70 |
| Sulphate as SO₃ | % MAX | 0.50 | 0.20- 0.35 |
| Sodium as Na₂O | % MAX | 0.50 | 0.20- 0.30 |
| Aluminium Oxide as Al₂O₃ | % | By Difference | 6.0- 8.0 |
| Bulk Density | % MIN | 1.4 | 1.45 – 1.55 |
Product Application
- AlF3 is mainly used as a makeup ingredient in the molten electrolyte of the Aluminium reduction cell and in the electrolytic process for refining Aluminium.
- In lower volume it is used in the glass industry, low melting glazer, enamels & Ceramics.
Packing
- 50 kgs HDPE bag
- 1000 kgs / 1500 kgs Bulk Bag