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Aluminum Fluoride (AlF3) Evaporation (deposition) Material

Shape: shots,pellets,pieces,granules,rods,tablets

Spec.:

Tablets: 8mm dia. X 5mm L, 10mm dia. X 5mm L, 20mm dia. X 8mm L e.t.c

Pieces, Granules: 1-2.5mm, 3-6mm, 3-8mm, 1-3mm, 3-12mm e.t.c

Aluminum fluoride (AlF3) is an inorganic compound used primarily in the production of aluminum. This colorless solid can be prepared synthetically but also occurs in nature. Molar mass 83.9767 g/mol (anhydrous), 101.022 g/mol (monohydrate), 138.023 (trihydrate), Appearance white, crystalline solid, odorless , Density 3.1 g/cm3 (anhydrous), 2.1 g/cm3 (monohydrate), 1.914 g/cm3 (trihydrate) , Melting point 1291 °C (anhydrous)(sublimes) , Solubility in water 0.56 g/100 mL (0 °C), 0.67 g/100 mL (20 °C), 1.72 g/100 mL (100 °C)

Applications:

Aluminum fluoride is an important additive for the production of aluminum 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 aluminum oxide is dissolved and then electrolyzed to give bulk Al metal

Aluminum fluoride is an ingredient for the production of fluoro aluminate glasses.

It is also used to inhibit fermentation.

It is a sputtering target for preparation of low index films.