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Aluminum fluoride, anhydrous, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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 | 50 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 |
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