Aluminum Fluoride
AlF3
- Catalog Number
- AL-0070
- CAS Number
- 7784-18-1
- Purity
- 99.99
- Formula Mass
- 83.98 g/mol
- Physical Form
- Fine powder in Kg to multi-Kg quantities, dense granules, tablets
Product Description
Aluminum Fluoride is available as a 99.99 pure (metals basis) powder for use in optical coatings applications. Aluminum Fluoride is also available as granules or tablets. Lorad Chemical uses a precise manufacturing process to produce large batch quantities of consistently high-purity powder for even the most sensitive applications.
- Market Focus: Lithium Ion Batteries, Thin Film Coatings, Fiber Optics, Crystal Growth
- Categories: Fluorides, Halides, High Purity Salts
- Synonyms: Aluminum trifluoride; Aluminium(III) fluoride
Additional Properties & Information
| Typical Purity | 99.99 |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Fine powder in Kg to multi-Kg quantities, dense granules, tablets |
| Density | 3.1 g/cm³ |
| Formula Mass | 83.98 g/mol |
| Melting Point | 1,291°C (anhydrous) (sublimes) |
| Crystal System | Rhombohedral |
Product Specifications
| Formula Mass | 83.98 g/mol |
|---|---|
| Purity | 99.99 |
| Density | 3.1 g/cm³ |
| Melting Point | 1,291°C (anhydrous) (sublimes) |
| Crystal System | Rhombohedral |
| Refractive Index | 1.36 at 550nm |
| Transmission Range | 200 - 8000nm |
| Evaporation Temperature | 800 - 1000ºC |
| Evaporation Source | e-beam, Mo, Ta |
| Available as Granule | Yes |
| Available as Tablet | Yes |
Identifiers
| Formula | AlF3 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 7784-18-1 |
| EC / List Number | 232-051-1 |
Safety Information
Applications
Lithium Ion Batteries
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Thin Film Coatings
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Fiber Optics
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Crystal Growth
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Dense granules and tablets can be used for high quality optical coatings.
This material may also be useful as a cathode material for lithium-ion batteries.
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