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 | ||
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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.