Aluminum fluoride - anhydrous, ≥99.9% metals basis , CAS No.7784-18-1

CAS: 7784-18-1 Cat. No.: A105069 Molecular Weight: 83.98 EC Number: 232-051-1

GRADE & PURITY Anhydrous Grade, ≥99.9% metals basis

Synonyms

Aluminum(III) Fluoride | Trifluoroaluminum

Storage

Argon charged,Room temperature

Shipped In

Normal

Overview

Aluminum fluoride (AlF3) is an inorganic compound used primarily in the production of aluminum. It is also used to inhibit fermentation. It is a sputtering target for preparation of low index films. In ceramics, as flux in metallurgy, in aluminum manufacture, as inhibitor of fermentation, as catalyst in organic reactions.

It has a bitter taste. It is widely used in the preparation of doped fluorinated glasses and as a mixed metal fluoride catalyst in the synthesis of HFC-134a.

Specifications

Synonyms

Aluminum(III) Fluoride | Trifluoroaluminum

Specifications & Purity

anhydrous, ≥99.9% metals basis

Storage

Argon charged, Room temperature

Shipped In

Normal

Grade

Anhydrous Grade

Purity

≥99.9% metals basis

Names and Identifiers

• WGK Germany: 3
• RTECS: BD0725000
• Molecular Weight: 83.98

Chemical and Physical Properties

• Solubility: Sparingly soluble in acids and alkalies. Insoluble in Acetone.
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic.
• Boil Point(°C): 1537℃
• Melt Point(°C): 1291℃

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