CAS 15096-52-3

Cryolite

Description:

Cryolite, with the chemical formula Na3AlF6, is a naturally occurring mineral and synthetic compound primarily composed of sodium, aluminum, and fluorine. It is characterized by its white to colorless appearance, although it can also exhibit shades of yellow, red, or blue due to impurities. Cryolite has a unique crystalline structure, typically forming in a hexagonal system, and is known for its low solubility in water. One of its most significant applications is in the aluminum industry, where it serves as a flux in the electrolytic reduction of aluminum oxide, lowering the melting point and enhancing the efficiency of the process. Additionally, cryolite has been used historically as a pesticide and in the production of certain glass and ceramics. Its chemical properties include the ability to form complexes with metal ions, which can influence various chemical reactions. However, due to its fluoride content, caution is advised in handling cryolite, as fluoride can be toxic in high concentrations.

Formula: AlF₆·3Na

InChI: InChI=1S/Al.6FH.3Na/h;6*1H;;;/q+3;;;;;;;3*+1/p-6

InChI key: InChIKey=REHXRBDMVPYGJX-UHFFFAOYSA-H

SMILES: [Al+3]([F-])([F-])([F-])([F-])([F-])[F-].[Na+]

Synonyms:

• Cryocide
• Cryolite
• Cryolite (AlNa3F6)
• Cryolite (AlNa₃F₆)
• Cryolite (Na₃(AlF₆))
• Cryolite, Synthetic
• Hexafluoroaluminate de trisodium
• Hexafluoroaluminato De Trisodio
• Kriolit
• Kryocide
• Kryolith
• Natrium-Hexafluoroaluminat
• Prokil Cryolite 96
• Rtn-C
• Synthetic cryolite
• Trinatriumhexafluoroaluminat
• Trisodium Hexafluoroaluminate
• Aluminum trisodium hexafluoride
• Aluminum sodium hexafluoride (AlNa3F6)
• aluminum sodium hexafluoride
• Sodium aluminum fluoride
• Trisodium aluminum hexafluoride
• artificial cryolite
• Aluminate(3-), hexafluoro-, trisodium, (OC-6-11)-
• Cryolite (Na3(AlF6))
• Sodium fluoroaluminate (Na3AlF6)
• Trisodium hexafluoroaluminate(3)
• Aluminum sodium fluoride (Na3AlF6)
• Aluminate(3-), hexafluoro-, sodium (1:3), (OC-6-11)-
• Sodium Aluminum Fluorid
• EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 075101
• Sodium fluoroaluminate
• Natriumaluminiumfluorid
• Natriumhexafluoroaluminate [German]
• Kryolith [German]
• aluminum sodium fluoride (1:3:6)

Cryolite (Na3(AlF6))

CAS: 15096-52-3

Formula: AlF₆Na₃

Purity: 99.9%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 209.9413

Ref: IN-DA001MYR

Sodium hexafluoroaluminate (Cryolite)

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Sodium hexafluoroaluminate (Cryolite)

Purity: 99%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 209.94g/mol

Ref: 54-PC1588

Sodium fluoroaluminate

CAS: 15096-52-3

Fluorine reacts with aluminum to form sodium fluoroaluminate. This compound is a white, crystalline solid that is soluble in water and possesses a basic structure. It has been used for the treatment of wastewater and for the removal of fluoride from phosphate ore. Sodium fluoroaluminate can be synthesized by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and laser ablation, which are techniques that use heat to break down the compound into its elements. The thermodynamic data of this compound has been obtained through cryolite, which is a salt that contains both sodium and fluorine.

Formula: Na₃AlF₆

Purity: Min. 95%

Color and Shape: Powder

Molecular weight: 209.94 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FS92914

Cryolite

CAS: 15096-52-3

Purity: 99%

Molecular weight: 163.963

Ref: 10-F988370