SPIC ALF-96 (Aluminium Fluoride)
50 Kg HDPE bag packing
SPIC ALF-96 (Aluminium Fluoride)

SPIC ALF-96 (Aluminium Fluoride)

Aluminium fluoride (AlF3) is an inorganic compound used primarily in the production of aluminium. This colorless solid can be prepared synthetically but also occurs in nature.

Description

It is used in the production of aluminium metal. Aluminium fluoride is an important additive for the production of aluminium by electrolysis. Together with cryolite, it lowers the melting point to below 1000 °C and increases the conductivity of the solution. It is into this molten salt that aluminium oxide is dissolved and then electrolyzed to give bulk Al metal.

When used with zirconium fluoride, aluminium fluoride is an ingredient for the production of fluoroaluminate glasses. It is also used to inhibit fermentation. It is a sputtering target for preparation of low index films.

Greenstar’s AlF3 process involves reaction of Aluminium Hydroxide with Hydro Fluosilicic acid. This is later filtered to remove Silica. The high purity aluminium fluoride is then crystallized and dried.

Greenstar’s aluminium fluoride is a dependable input for major aluminium producers of India and the world like Hindalco, Dubal, Stella and Foundry Service.

SPECIFICATION

Property Unit Standard purity High purity
Purity as Alf3 % ww 96.0 Min 96.0 Min
Loss on Ignition % ww 1.0 Max 1.0 Max
Silica as SiO2 % ww 0.12 Max 0.04 Max
Phosphates as P2O5 % ww 0.015 Max 0.015 Max
Iron as Fe2O3 % ww 0.015 Max 0.015 Max
Bulk Density GM/CC 0.70 Min 0.70 Min