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CAS No.: | 15096-52-3 |
Formula: | Na3alf6 |
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Cryolite, also referred to as sodium hexafluoroaluminate or sodium aluminum fluoride, is a white, fine crystal with an impressive molecular formula of Na3AlF6. This odorless compound boasts a higher solubility than natural cryolite, with a specific gravity of 3 and a hardness rating between 2 and 3. It melts at a high temperature of 1009 degrees Celsius and is prone to absorbing moisture. Cryolite serves critical roles across various industries: as a flux in aluminum electrolysis, a durable filler for rubber and grinding wheels, a whitening agent for enamel, a sunblocker for glass, a vital metal flux, and as an agricultural insecticide. In the renowned Hall-Heroult process, cryolite-based fluoride melt is the irreplaceable solvent for producing metallic aluminum, owing to its unique and vital properties that no other compound can match.
Model | Chemical composition( mass fraction)/% |
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F | AI | Na | SiO2 | Fe2O3 | so4²- | CaO | P2O5 | Hygrosco pic moisture |
Ignition loss( mass fraction) |
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≥ | ≤ | ||||||||||
FH-1 | 52 | 12 | 33 | 0.25 | 0.08 | 0.6 | 0.15 | 0.02 | 1.5 | 2.0 | |
FH-2 | 52 | 12 | 33 | 0.36 | 0.08 | 1.0 | 0.20 | 0.03 | 1.3 | 2.5 | |
FM-1 | 53 | 13 | 32 | 0.25 | 0.05 | 0.6 | 0.20 | 0.02 | 0.7 | 2.0 | |
FM-2 | 53 | 13 | 32 | 0.36 | 0.08 | 1.0 | 0.60 | 0.03 | 0.7 | 2.5 |
1. Primarily utilized as a flux in the process of aluminum electrolysis, offering unparalleled performance and efficiency.
2. Acts as a wear-resistant additive for grinding products, significantly enhancing wear resistance, cutting ability, and cutting force of grinding wheels, while also extending their service life and storage time, ensuring longevity and reliability.
3. Serves as a crucial flux for both ferroalloy production and boiling steel, optimizing their manufacturing processes.
4. Essential as a flux for non-ferrous metal applications, contributing to improved processing and quality.
5. Functions as a casting deoxidizer, improving the purity and integrity of castings.
6. Used for applying glass anti-reflective coatings, enhancing clarity and reducing glare.
7. Operates as an emulsifier in enamel applications, ensuring uniformity and smooth finishes.
8. Employed as an opalizer in glass production, adding opalescence and visual appeal to glass products.
9. Acts as a welding consumables flux, essential for ensuring strong and durable welds.
10. Serves as an effective filler in the ceramic industry, enhancing the quality and functionality of ceramic products.