Potassium hexafluoroaluminate CAS#13775-52-5
Enhanced Chemical Activity: Potassium hexafluoroaluminate shows high reactivity at elevated temperatures.
Metal Fluoride Formation: Reacts with various metals to form metal fluorides and oxides.
Key Role in Aluminium Smelting: Crucial in extracting aluminium during smelting, interacting with substances like aluminium oxide.
Industrial Application: Widely used in processes involving metal extraction and refining.
Potassium hexafluoroaluminate exhibits increased chemical reactivity at high temperatures and can interact with a range of metals to produce their corresponding metal fluorides and oxides. For example, in the aluminium smelting process, it participates in a series of complex reactions with substances like aluminium oxide, which are essential for aluminium extraction.
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) |
It can be utilized in the production of pesticides. The fluorine and other components present in it have pesticidal properties, effectively inhibiting and eliminating certain crop pests. This helps protect crops from pest damage, thereby improving both crop yield and quality. However, during agricultural use, it is essential to adhere to the relevant pesticide guidelines to ensure safety for both the environment and human health.
