Potassium fluoroaluminate

• CAT Number: M051815
• CAS Number: 14484-69-6
• Molecular Formula: AlF4K
• Molecular Weight: 142.07
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: potassium;tetrafluoroalumanuide
• InChI: InChI=1S/Al.4FH.K/h;4*1H;/q+3;;;;;+1/p-4
• InChIKey: SKFYTVYMYJCRET-UHFFFAOYSA-J
• SMILES: F[Al-](F)(F)F.[K+]

Potassium fluoroaluminate（Cat No.:M051815）, is a chemical compound composed of potassium ions (K+) and fluoroaluminate ions (AlF6^3-). This white, crystalline substance is commonly known as “Cryolite.” It has various industrial applications, with its most significant use in aluminum smelting as a crucial component in the process, helping lower the melting point of aluminum oxide and facilitating the extraction of aluminum metal. Additionally, potassium fluoroaluminate is employed as a flux in welding, soldering, and brazing operations, as well as in the manufacturing of ceramics and glass.