Description

Aluminum Potassium Fluoride is an inorganic salt compound with significant industrial utility. Its primary value lies in its role as a versatile fluoride source and fluxing agent in high-temperature processes. This material is essential for manufacturers in the metallurgical, ceramic, and glass industries seeking to improve product quality and process efficiency. Its specific properties make it a critical component in specialized applications requiring controlled fluoride release.

Application

• Metallurgical Flux Agent: Used in aluminum and magnesium smelting to lower melting points, improve metal fluidity, and remove impurities.
• Brazing and Soldering Flux: Acts as a high-temperature flux for joining metals, particularly effective for aluminum alloys, by dissolving surface oxides.
• Abrasive Wheel Manufacturing: Employed as an additive in vitrified bonded grinding wheels to enhance bond strength and thermal stability.
• Ceramic and Glass Production: Serves as a flux and opacifier in specialty glasses, enamels, and ceramic glazes.
• Welding Rod Coatings: Incorporated into electrode coatings for arc welding to stabilize the arc and provide slag formation.
• Catalyst and Chemical Synthesis: Utilized as a catalyst or fluoride ion source in various organic and inorganic synthetic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Aluminum Potassium Fluoride
CAS No.	678983-34-1
Molecular Formula	AlF3·KF or K3AlF6 (commonly represented)
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Potassium Aluminum Fluoride; Potassium Hexafluoroaluminate; Potassium Cryolite; Aluminum Potassium Hexafluoride; KAlF4; Fluxing Agent KAF; Aluminium Potassium Fluoride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Aluminum Potassium Fluoride is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency and compliance with agreed-upon specifications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, fluoride content, and impurity levels. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring reliable material performance and traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a sealed, moisture-proof container to prevent caking and degradation. Store away from strong alkalis and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder or granules
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as AlF3·KF)	≥ 98.0 %
Fluoride (F) Content	≥ 52.0 %
Aluminum (Al) Content	Contact for details
Potassium (K) Content	Contact for details
Moisture (Loss on Drying)	≤ 0.5 %
Water Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.3 %
Sieve Analysis	Customizable

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