About Sodium Cryolite (Synthetic Cryolite or Sodium Aluminium Fluoride Trisodium Hexafluoroaluminate)
SpecificationName of Product : Sodium Cryolite ( Pure Grade )Molecular Formula : Na3AlF6Molecular Weight : 209.94 gm/molCAS No. : 15096-52-3Physical & Chemical PropertiesPhysical Appearance : White PowderSolubility : Insoluble in waterMelting Point : 980o CPurity as Na3AlF6 : 99% MinFluorine Content : 54% MinSodium Content : 33.30 % MinAluminium Content : 14 15 %Silica as SiO2 : 0.03 % MaxHeavy Metals : 0.002 % MaxMoisture : 0.10 % MaxCharacteristic & ApplicationSodium Cryolite also known as Sodium Aluminium Fluoride and Synthetic Cryolite occurs as white odourless powder. It is insoluble in water and dissolves in perchloric acid. Synthetic Cryolite is used in bonded abrasives and grinding wheels as a filler. It is also used for other metallurgical applications such as foundry additives for aluminium smelting, exothermic sleeves & cover flux
FAQs of Sodium Cryolite (Synthetic Cryolite or Sodium Aluminium Fluoride Trisodium Hexafluoroaluminate):
Q: What is the melting point of Sodium Cryolite?
A: The melting point of Sodium Cryolite is 980C.
Q: What is the physical form of Sodium Cryolite supplied in?
A: Sodium Cryolite is supplied in powder form.
Q: What is the purity level of Sodium Cryolite?
A: The purity level of Sodium Cryolite is 98%.
Q: What is the primary usage of Sodium Cryolite?
A: Sodium Cryolite is primarily used in the electrolytic production of aluminum as a solvent for bauxite.
Q: How should Sodium Cryolite be stored?
A: Sodium Cryolite should be stored at room temperature.
Q: What is the CAS number for Sodium Cryolite?
A: The CAS number for Sodium Cryolite is 15096-52-3.
Q: What does the appearance of Sodium Cryolite look like?
A: Sodium Cryolite appears as a white powder.