Description

Aluminum Fluoride Trihydrate is an inorganic salt of aluminum and fluorine, supplied as a white crystalline powder. This compound is a critical intermediate and additive in several high-value industrial processes, valued for its ability to introduce fluoride ions and modify material properties. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the aluminum production, ceramics, and specialty chemical synthesis industries.

Application

• Primary Aluminum Production: Acts as an electrolyte additive in Hall-Héroult cells to lower the melting point of cryolite, improve conductivity, and enhance metal purity.
• Ceramics and Glass Manufacturing: Used as a fluxing agent and opacifier to modify the thermal and optical properties of specialty glasses and ceramic glazes.
• Catalyst and Reagent: Serves as a catalyst or fluorinating agent in organic synthesis and petroleum refining processes.
• Welding Flux Production: Incorporated into fluxes for arc welding to stabilize the arc and refine the weld metal.
• Optical Coatings: A precursor material in the deposition of thin films and optical coatings for lenses and electronic components.

Basic Information

Product Name	Aluminum Fluoride Trihydrate
CAS No.	15098-87-0
Molecular Formula	AlF3·3H2O
Molecular Weight	147.07 g/mol (Anhydrous basis: 83.98 g/mol)
Synonyms	Aluminum trifluoride trihydrate; Trihydrated aluminum fluoride; Aluminium fluoride hydrate; Aluminum(III) fluoride trihydrate; AlF3·3H2O; Fluorol; Fluoral
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Aluminum Fluoride Trihydrate is manufactured under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases. The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under conditions of low humidity to prevent caking or degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as AlF3)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	30.0 - 36.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.05 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.005 %
Silica (SiO2)	≤ 0.2 %
Loss on Ignition	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.