Potassium fluoroaluminate

CAS: 14484-69-6

Ref. 3D-FP77989

Product Information

• Name: Potassium fluoroaluminate
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Potassium fluoroaluminate (KAlF) is a reactive chemical compound that is used as a reducing agent in metallurgical processes. KAlF is not an aluminothermic reaction product, but it can be produced as a by-product of the reaction between aluminum and hydrogen fluoride. It is produced when potassium reacts with hydrogen fluoride in the presence of sodium carbonate or boron nitride. KAlF does not produce stable complexes with zinc or magnesium, but it does stabilize zirconium oxide to some extent. The human serum contains antibodies against KAlF particles, which may cause allergic reactions following inhalation or skin contact.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 142.07 g/mol
• Formula: AlF₄•K
• Color/Form: Powder