CAS 7784-18-1 Aluminum fluoride - Materials / Alfa Chemistry

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Aluminum fluoride

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Catalog Number

ACM7784181

CAS Number

7784-18-1

Product Name

Aluminum fluoride

Structure

Category

Electrolytes; Battery Materials; Optical Coatings

Synonyms

Aluminium fluoride,anhydrous

IUPAC Name

aluminum trifluoride

Molecular Weight

83.98

Molecular Formula

AlF₃

Canonical SMILES

[F-].[F-].[F-].[Al+3]

InChI Key

KLZUFWVZNOTSEM-UHFFFAOYSA-K

Boiling Point

1291 °C

Melting Point

1290 °C

Flash Point

1250 °C

Purity

99%+

Density

3.1 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

Solubility

Sparingly soluble in acids and alkalies, insoluble in acetone

Appearance

White to light gray powder

Application

Aluminum fluoride plays a crucial role in various industrial and scientific applications. Primarily, it is an essential additive in the production of aluminum, where it helps to lower the melting point of cryolite, thereby enhancing the conductivity of the electrolyte. This process significantly reduces the energy required for aluminum production by allowing electrolysis to occur at lower temperatures. Beyond its application in aluminum production, aluminum fluoride serves as a flux in ceramic glazes and enamels, aiding in the manufacture of aluminum silicate and acting as a catalyst. Additionally, it can be employed as a barrier to inhibit the oxidation of aluminum mirrors and is used in the formation of fluoroaluminate glasses when combined with zirconium fluoride. In the scientific realm, aluminum fluoride complexes with proteins are instrumental in examining the mechanisms of phosphoryl transfer reactions, which are vital in biological processes such as metabolism, growth, and differentiation. Moreover, its application extends to agriculture, where it can inhibit fermentation, and in optics, where physical vapor deposition of aluminum fluoride provides a low-index optical thin film with far UV transparency.

Exact Mass

87.00020

Hazard Statements

Xi:Irritant

Safety Description

S26-S37/39

Stability

Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions.

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