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Sodium hexafluoroaluminate, 99.9% (metals basis)
Description
Sodium aluminum hexafluoride is used as a solvent (or flux) for electrolysis aluminum oxides such as bauxite, whitener for enamels and an opacifier for glass and in the industrial production of aluminum.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 1000°C |
| Color | White |
| Physical Form | Powder |
| Quantity | 25 g |
| Assay Percent Range | 99.9% (metals basis) |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water(0.4g/L). |
| Formula Weight | 209.95 |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Density | 2.9 g/cm3 at 20°C |
| Chemical Name or Material | Sodium hexafluoroaluminate |
Safety and Handling
- Sodium hexafluoroaluminate
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 1
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H372-Causes damage to organs.
- H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P273-Avoid release to the environment.
- P264-Wash thoroughly after handling.
- P270-Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
- P314-Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
- P501-Dispose of contents/container to .
RUO – Research Use Only
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