Aluminum Fluoride (AlF₃) Powder is a fine, powdered form of aluminum fluoride, a compound commonly used in the aluminum industry, ceramics, and glass manufacturing. Due to its fine particle size, the powdered form is particularly effective for applications requiring precise dosing and rapid dispersion. Aluminum fluoride powder has high thermal stability, low solubility in water, and useful properties that make it a key ingredient in various industrial processes.
AlF₃ Compound: Aluminum fluoride is an ionic compound made up of aluminum and fluoride ions, giving it excellent chemical stability.
Powdered Form: The powder is fine and uniform, allowing it to disperse quickly and ensuring even distribution in applications. The small particle size also provides increased surface area, which can enhance reactivity in specific processes.
Low Solubility in Water: AlF₃ has very low solubility in water, making it suitable for processes where it should remain undissolved under normal conditions.
Thermal Stability: Aluminum fluoride powder remains stable at high temperatures, a property particularly important in high-heat industrial environments.
Aluminum Production: Aluminum fluoride is essential in the electrolytic production of aluminum. It is added to lower the melting point of the cryolite-based electrolyte, improving energy efficiency and enhancing aluminum production.
Glass and Ceramic Manufacturing: AlF₃ powder is used as a flux in glass and ceramics production, where it helps lower the melting temperature and improves the fluidity of the melt, resulting in better product quality.
Chemical Processing: Aluminum fluoride powder is used in the synthesis of other fluoride compounds and can act as a catalyst in specific chemical reactions.
Optics and Specialty Glass: Due to its stability, AlF₃ powder can be used in the production of specialty glass and coatings that require high thermal and chemical resistance.
Stable but Reactive with Strong Acids: While stable in many conditions, AlF₃ powder can release toxic fluorine gas when exposed to strong acids or in extreme conditions.
Storage and Handling: AlF₃ powder should be stored in a dry, well-ventilated environment to prevent clumping and preserve its fine particle form. Proper handling practices are recommended to avoid inhalation due to the fine powder’s potential for dust formation.
Precise Dosing: The fine, consistent particle size allows for exact measurements and efficient mixing.
Rapid Dispersion: AlF₃ powder disperses quickly and uniformly, which is advantageous for processes requiring consistent distribution, such as in ceramics and glass production.
VI HALBLEITERMATERIAL GmbH (VIMATERIAL) employs a stringent quality assurance system to ensure the reliability of our product quality. Strict quality control is implemented throughout the entire production chain, and for defective products, we strictly enforce the principle of rework and redo. Each batch is released only after passing detailed specification tests.
Every batch of our materials is independently tested, and, if necessary, we send samples to certified companies for testing. We provide these documents and analysis certificates with the shipment to certify that our products meet the required standards.
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