ALUMINIUM FLUORIDE HYDRATE Chemical Properties

Melting point:

250 °C

Density 

2.170

form 

Powder

color 

orthorhombic crystals, crystalline

Water Solubility 

slightly soluble H2O [CRC10]

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

T

Risk Statements 

25-36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-36/37/39-45

RIDADR 

UN 3288 6.1/PG 3

WGK Germany 

1

TSCA 

Yes

HazardClass 

8

PackingGroup 

III

MSDS

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ALUMINIUM FLUORIDE HYDRATE Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

Aluminum fluoride is a white, odorless powder or granule.

Potential Exposure

Used as component of electrolyte from which aluminum metal is produced; in the manufacture of ceramics, enamels, aluminum silicate; as flux in metallurgy; as a fermentation inhibitor

Shipping

UN3260 Corrosive solid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s., Hazard class: 8; Labels: 8-Corrosive material, Technical Name Required. UN3077 Environmentally hazardous substances, solid, n.o.s., Hazard class: 9; Labels: 9-Miscellaneous hazardous material, Technical Name Required.

Incompatibilities

Reacts violently with potassium or sodium

Waste Disposal

Neutralize with soda ash; add slaked lime; let stand for 24 hours. Transfer sludge to sewage facility.

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