Chemical Properties
Aluminum fluoride is a white, odorless powder or granule.
Potential Exposure
Used as component of electrolyte from which aluminum metal is produced; in the manufacture of ceramics, enamels, aluminum silicate; as flux in metallurgy; as a fermentation inhibitor
Shipping
UN3260 Corrosive solid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s., Hazard class: 8; Labels: 8-Corrosive material, Technical Name Required. UN3077 Environmentally hazardous substances, solid, n.o.s., Hazard class: 9; Labels: 9-Miscellaneous hazardous material, Technical Name Required.
Incompatibilities
Reacts violently with potassium or sodium
Waste Disposal
Neutralize with soda ash; add slaked lime; let stand for 24 hours. Transfer sludge to sewage facility.
