Potassium hexafluoroaluminate
Enhanced Chemical Activity: Potassium hexafluoroaluminate exhibits increased reactivity under elevated temperatures.
Metal Fluoride Formation: It reacts with multiple metals to produce corresponding metal fluorides and oxides.
Critical Function in Aluminum Smelting: Plays a vital role in aluminum extraction processes by interacting with compounds such as aluminum oxide.
Industrial Utilization: Employed extensively in metal extraction and refining operations.
Potassium hexafluoroaluminate demonstrates enhanced chemical reactivity at elevated temperatures, enabling it to interact with various metals to form corresponding metal fluorides and oxides. Notably, in aluminum smelting processes, it plays a crucial role by engaging in complex chemical interactions with compounds such as aluminum oxide, which are fundamental to the extraction of aluminum metal. This compound finds important applications in metal extraction and refining processes.
Product Name: | Potassium hexafluoraluminate |
Synonyms: | hexafluoro-,tripotassium,(OC-6-11)-Aluminate(3-);K3AlF6;tripotassium,(oc-6-11)-aluminate(3-hexafluoro-;Potassium hexafluoraluminate;Tripotassium hexafluoroaluminate;aluminium potassium fluoride;Trikaliumhexafluoroaluminat;Potasium cryolite |
CAS: | 13775-52-5 |
MF: | AlF6K3 |
MW: | 258.27 |
EINECS: | 237-409-0 |
Product Categories: | AluminumMetal and Ceramic Science;Potassium Salts;Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry;Chemical Synthesis;Salts |
Mol File: | 13775-52-5.mol |
Potassium hexafluoraluminate Chemical Properties
Melting point | 548 °C |
Storage temp | Store at room temperature |
Form | |
Color | White |
Water Solubility | 1.42g/100ml in water |
InChI | InChI=1S/Al.6FH.3K/h;6*1H;;;/q+3;;;;;;;3*+1/p-6 |
InChIKey | ZIZQEDPMQXFXTE-UHFFFAOYSA-H |
SMILES | [Al-3](F)(F)(F)(F)(F)F.[K+].[K+].[K+] |
CAS DataBase Reference | 13775-52-5(CAS DataBase Reference) |
NIST Chemistry Reference | Potassium hexafluoraluminate(13775-52-5) |
EPA Substance Registry System | Aluminate(3-), hexafluoro-, tripotassium, (OC-6-11)- (13775-52-5) |
Potassium hexafluoroaluminate finds application in pesticide production, where its fluorine content contributes to pesticidal efficacy by inhibiting and eliminating specific crop pests. This function supports crop protection and enhances yield quality. Agricultural use requires adherence to standardized pesticide regulations to ensure environmental and human safety.
