Aluminium Fluoride

White Crystalline Powder Non-Hazardous

Chemical Formula: AlF3

  • As a flux to reduce the melting point of Alumina during the electrolytic process of producing Aluminium.
  • For making flux tablets to purify metal in foundries.
Parameter Specification Typical Analysis
Purity as AlF3 95.20% Min 96.00%
Silica as SiO2 0.15% Max 0.12%
Phosphorous as P205 0.02% Max 0.01%
Iron as Fe2O3 0.03% Max 0.02%
Loss on Ignition at 500°C for 30 minutes 1.00% Max 0.8%
Sulphate as SO3 0.15% Max 0.12%
Aluminium oxide as Al2O3 By Difference By Difference
Parameter Specification Typical
Bulk Density 730 kg/m3 Min 750 kg/m3
Flowability (1 kg) 160s Max 140s
Angle of Repose 35° Max 32°
Sieve Analysis on ASTM Sieves (Microns)
+20 (>850) Nil 0
+100 (>150) 20% Max 5 - 10 %
+200 (>75) 95% Max 70 – 90%
-325 (>45) 10% Max 5%
  • Net weight 50/25 kg in HDPE bags with liner or as required by the customer.
  • Net weight 1000 kg in jumbo bags or as required by the customer.
  • Store in a cool area away from acid.
  • Handle carefully to avoid direct contact.
  • Wash the contact area thoroughly with soap.
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