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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.
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- 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 | 1 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
- Aluminum fluoride, anhydrous
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P321-Specific treatment (see on this label).
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- P362+P364-Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
- P403+P233-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
- P405-Store locked up.
- P501-Dispose of contents/container to .
RUO – Research Use Only
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