Molecular Formula | AlF4.K |
Molar Mass | 142.07 |
Density | 2.9[at 20℃] |
Melting Point | 546 °C |
Water Solubility | 2.5g/L at 20℃ |
Solubility | Slightly soluble in water. |
Appearance | Powder |
Storage Condition | Room Temprature |
Stability | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. May be moisture sensitive. |
Sensitive | Easily absorbing moisture |
MDL | MFCD00050973 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | White or light gray powder, slightly soluble in water. |
Use | Used as an insecticide, also used in ceramics, glass industry and welding industry. |
Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant |
Risk Codes | R31 - Contact with acids liberates toxic gas R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
Safety Description | S22 - Do not breathe dust. S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) |
WGK Germany | 1 |
NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
use | used as pesticide, also used in ceramic, glass industry and aluminum brazing. Used as insecticide, ceramic, glass industry and aluminum brazing |
production method | synthesis method reacts anhydrous hydrofluoric acid with aluminum hydroxide to generate fluoroaluminic acid, then reacts with potassium hydroxide at high temperature, and then filters, Drying, melting, and crushing to produce potassium fluoroaluminate products. Its 6HF AI(OH)3 → AlF3HF 3H2OA1F3 · 3HF 3KOH → K3AIF6 3H2O |