Aluminum fluoride
Catalog Number
ACM7784181
CAS
7784-18-1
IUPAC Name
aluminum trifluoride
Synonyms
Aluminium fluoride,anhydrous
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.
Molecular Weight
83.98
Molecular Formula
AlF3
Product Information
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
Exact Mass
87.00020
Hazard Statements
Xi:Irritant
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