Potassium Cryolite (Potassium Aluminium Fluoride) is an inorganic salt used in numerous industrial applications. PAF is also known as: Potassium Cryolite, Potassium Tetrafluoraluminate, Kalium Aluminium Fluorid, KAlF, KAlF4/K3AlF6.
Potassium Aluminum Fluoride is a commercial purity fused inorganic salt. It has useful properties and is used in a number of industrial applications. The compound is used as salt flux in the smelting of secondary aluminium to maximize metal recovery, to reduce or remove the magnesium content of liquid aluminium alloys and as filler in the manufacture of abrasives.
PAF is also present in additives for the metals industry as a fluxing agent to accelarate dispersion after addition.
Specifications: 0.2mm-0.5mm; 0.5mm-1.5mm; 0.2mm-1.0mm; 0.8mm-1.0mm; 1mm-3mm 20 mesh, 40 mesh, 80 mesh, 200 mesh. Products can also be customized according to user requirements.
Molecular formula: KALF4
Molecular weight: 258.28
Description: White or light gray powder, slightly soluble in water. This type of non conductive minerals can react with water at high temperature to release hydrogen fluoride; It can also be slowly dissolved in strong acid to release hydrogen fluoride.
Specification: F 48-53% Al 17-19% Fe 0.15% Max K 28-33% H2O 1.5% Max
Average particle size: 40-200 mesh.
Appearance: grayish white
Packing: 25 kg or 1000 kg woven bag
Chemical composition | Content |
F | 48-53% |
AI | 17-19% |
K | 28-33% |
Na< | 0.1-0.3% |
Fe< | 0.15% |
H2O< | 0.5-1.5% |
melting point | 560-590℃ |
Aluminum Smelting: Potassium cryolite is primarily used as a flux in the aluminum smelting process, reducing the melting point of alumina and improving the efficiency of aluminum production.
Abrasives Manufacturing: It is an essential component in the production of abrasives, enhancing the hardness and durability of grinding wheels and other abrasive tools.
Ceramics and Glass: Potassium cryolite is used in the ceramics and glass industries to improve the melting properties and enhance the quality of the final products.
Metal Surface Treatment: It is utilized in metal surface treatment processes, such as electroplating and metal cleaning, to ensure smooth and clean surfaces.
Welding and Soldering: Potassium cryolite serves as a flux in welding and soldering applications, promoting better adhesion and cleaner joints.
