Product Name

  • Name

    Aluminum fluoride

  • EINECS 232-051-1
  • CAS No. 7784-18-1
  • Article Data211
  • CAS DataBase
  • Density 3.1 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
  • Solubility slightly soluble in Water
  • Melting Point 250 °C
  • Formula AlF3
  • Boiling Point 19.5 °C at 760 mmHg
  • Molecular Weight 83.9767
  • Flash Point 1250 °C
  • Transport Information
  • Appearance white crystalline powder, odorless
  • Safety 26-37/39
  • Risk Codes 22-36/37/38
  • Molecular Structure Molecular Structure of 7784-18-1 (Aluminum fluoride)
  • Hazard Symbols IrritantXi
  • Synonyms Aluminumfluoride (8CI);Aluminum trifluoride;Aluminum trifluoride (AlF3);Aluminum fluoride(AlF3);
  • PSA 0.00000
  • LogP -8.65050

Synthetic route

nitrogen trifluoride
7783-54-2

nitrogen trifluoride

zeolite H-SSZ-32

zeolite H-SSZ-32

aluminum(III) fluoride
7784-18-1

aluminum(III) fluoride

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In neat (no solvent) plasma react. in inductively coupled tubular reactor, temp. of reactor exterior <=180°C, 200 mg of powdered precursor in alumina boat, power of 150-200 W, chamber pressure of 250 mTorr, NF3 flow rate of 10 sccm, reaction time of 10-20 min; X-ray diffraction anal.; EDX anal.; chem. anal.;99%
sodium tetrahydroborate
16940-66-2

sodium tetrahydroborate

aluminium trichloride
7446-70-0

aluminium trichloride

BF3-triglymate

BF3-triglymate

A

aluminum(III) fluoride
7784-18-1

aluminum(III) fluoride

B

sodium chloride
7647-14-5

sodium chloride

C

diborane
19287-45-7

diborane

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In further solvent(s) soln. NaBH4 in triglyme was added slowly for 2-3 h at room temp. to BF3-triglyme, AlCl3 in triglyme; B2H6 was absorbed with THF;A n/a
B n/a
C 94%
sodium tetrahydroborate
16940-66-2

sodium tetrahydroborate

aluminium trichloride
7446-70-0

aluminium trichloride

BF3-tetraglymate

BF3-tetraglymate

A

aluminum(III) fluoride
7784-18-1

aluminum(III) fluoride

B

sodium chloride
7647-14-5

sodium chloride

C

diborane
19287-45-7

diborane

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In further solvent(s) soln. NaBH4 in triglyme was added slowly for 2-3 h at room temp. to BF3-tetraglyme, AlCl3 in triglyme; B2H6 was absorbed with THF;A n/a
B n/a
C 94%
sodium tetrahydroborate
16940-66-2

sodium tetrahydroborate

sodium tetrafluoroborate
13755-29-8

sodium tetrafluoroborate

aluminium trichloride
7446-70-0

aluminium trichloride

A

aluminum(III) fluoride
7784-18-1

aluminum(III) fluoride

B

sodium chloride
7647-14-5

sodium chloride

C

diborane
19287-45-7

diborane

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In further solvent(s) soln. NaBH4 in triglyme (tetraglyme) was added slowly for 2-3 h at roomtemp. to NaBF4 and AlCl3 in triglyme (tetraglyme); B2H6 was absorbed with THF;A n/a
B n/a
C 90%
aluminium trichloride
7446-70-0

aluminium trichloride

boron trifluoride
7637-07-2

boron trifluoride

A

aluminum(III) fluoride
7784-18-1

aluminum(III) fluoride

B

boron trichloride
10294-34-5

boron trichloride

Conditions
ConditionsYield
heating with excess of BF3; condensation of BCl3 in an U-tube cooled the mixt. of CO2 and alcohol; fractionated distn.;A n/a
B 80%
heating with excess of BF3; condensation of BCl3 in an U-tube cooled the mixt. of CO2 and alcohol; fractionated distn.;A n/a
B 80%
diethylammonium tetrafluoroborate

diethylammonium tetrafluoroborate

A

aluminum(III) fluoride
7784-18-1

aluminum(III) fluoride

B

Diethylaminodifluoroborane
392-73-4

Diethylaminodifluoroborane

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With aluminium In further solvent(s) byproducts: H2; heating at 320-330°C;A n/a
B 72%
With Al In further solvent(s) byproducts: H2; heating at 320-330°C;A n/a
B 72%
stannous fluoride

stannous fluoride

aluminium
7429-90-5

aluminium

A

tin
7440-31-5

tin

B

aluminum(III) fluoride
7784-18-1

aluminum(III) fluoride

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In melt placing of mixt. of Al with SnF2 (molar ratio SnF2:Al=1.65) in Fluoroplast-4 ampule, closing by screwed stopper, exposition for 1.00 h at 250°C; various product ratio yields for various conditions; cooling, stirring up in water, collection, drying;A 1.5%
B n/a
Chlorotrifluoroethylene
79-38-9

Chlorotrifluoroethylene

aluminium
7429-90-5

aluminium

A

aluminum(III) fluoride
7784-18-1

aluminum(III) fluoride

B

chlorine
7782-50-5

chlorine

C

pyrographite
7440-44-0

pyrographite

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In neat (no solvent) Ar atmosphere; mixing (mortar and pestle method), heating from room temp. to 1000°C (10 K/min);
aluminum oxide
1333-84-2, 1344-28-1

aluminum oxide

aluminum(III) fluoride
7784-18-1

aluminum(III) fluoride

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With fluorine byproducts: O2; violent;
With hydrogenchloride; calcium fluoride In gas heating in HCl-stream;
With hydrogen fluoride In solid vaporous HF, white heat;>99
aluminum oxide
1333-84-2, 1344-28-1

aluminum oxide

trifluoromethan
75-46-7

trifluoromethan

aluminum(III) fluoride
7784-18-1

aluminum(III) fluoride

Conditions
ConditionsYield
byproducts: H2O; from Al2O3 pellets in Ni tube at 720 K for 48 h; fluorination upto 70% F content;
aluminum oxide
1333-84-2, 1344-28-1

aluminum oxide

ammonium hydrogen fluoride

ammonium hydrogen fluoride

aluminum(III) fluoride
7784-18-1

aluminum(III) fluoride

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In gaseous matrix mixt. (ratio Al2O3:NH4H2F=1:6) heatin under dry N2 at 473 K for 2 h, 773K for 2 h and finally at 1073 K for 5 h;
aluminum oxide
1333-84-2, 1344-28-1

aluminum oxide

fluorine

fluorine

A

aluminum(III) fluoride
7784-18-1

aluminum(III) fluoride

B

oxygen

oxygen

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In melt side reaction of Al2O3 in molten cryolite during electrolysis; F is generated by decompn. of AlF3;;
In melt side reaction of Al2O3 in molten cryolite during electrolysis; F is generated by decompn. of AlF3;;
aluminum oxide
1333-84-2, 1344-28-1

aluminum oxide

hydrogen fluoride
7664-39-3

hydrogen fluoride

A

aluminum(III) fluoride
7784-18-1

aluminum(III) fluoride

B

water
7732-18-5

water

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In neat (no solvent) pyrohydrolysis at 800 K;
aluminum oxide
1333-84-2, 1344-28-1

aluminum oxide

hydrogen fluoride
7664-39-3

hydrogen fluoride

aluminum(III) fluoride
7784-18-1

aluminum(III) fluoride

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Kinetics; 400 °C;
400 to 600°C;
at white heat;;
aluminum oxide
1333-84-2, 1344-28-1

aluminum oxide

hydrogen fluoride
7664-39-3

hydrogen fluoride

A

aluminum(III) fluoride
7784-18-1

aluminum(III) fluoride

corundum

corundum

Conditions
ConditionsYield
in N2 contain moist HF vapor flow;
in N2 contain moist HF vapor flow;
calcium fluoride

calcium fluoride

aluminum oxide
1333-84-2, 1344-28-1

aluminum oxide

aluminum(III) fluoride
7784-18-1

aluminum(III) fluoride

Conditions
ConditionsYield
glowing in carbon crucible; during reaction HCl-gas passed through the vessel;; sublimation of fluoride;;
glowing in carbon crucible; during reaction HCl-gas passed through the vessel;; sublimation of fluoride;;
aluminum oxide
1333-84-2, 1344-28-1

aluminum oxide

silicon tetrafluoride
7783-61-1

silicon tetrafluoride

aluminum(III) fluoride
7784-18-1

aluminum(III) fluoride

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In solid
aluminum oxide
1333-84-2, 1344-28-1

aluminum oxide

fluorine
7782-41-4

fluorine

aluminum(III) fluoride
7784-18-1

aluminum(III) fluoride

Conditions
ConditionsYield
byproducts: O2; development of heat;
byproducts: O2; development of heat;
In neat (no solvent) F2 and activated Al2O3;;
ammonium fluoride

ammonium fluoride

aluminum(III) fluoride
7784-18-1

aluminum(III) fluoride

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With Al salt In not given
With Al salt In not given
aluminium trinitrate
7784-27-2

aluminium trinitrate

ammonium fluoride

ammonium fluoride

aluminum(III) fluoride
7784-18-1

aluminum(III) fluoride

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In water Al(NO3)3 and NH4F dissolved in water; Li(Ni0.33Co0.33Mn0.34)O2 powder immersed in soln. of Al(NO3)3; NH4F added slowly to soln.; stirred at 80°C for 5 h; filtered with water; (N2) heated at 400°C for 5 h;
In water NH4F and Al(NO3)3 dissolved in water; Li(Li0.2Mn0.54Ni0.13Co0.13)O2 powder added to soln. of Al(NO3)3; slowly added NH4F; soln. stirred at 80°C for 5 h; evapd.; heated at 400°C for 5 h under N2; XRD;
sodium fluoride

sodium fluoride

aluminium
7429-90-5

aluminium

A

aluminum(III) fluoride
7784-18-1

aluminum(III) fluoride

B

aluminum(I) fluoride

aluminum(I) fluoride

aluminum(III) sulphate octadecahydrate

aluminum(III) sulphate octadecahydrate

hydrogen fluoride
7664-39-3

hydrogen fluoride

A

aluminum(III) sulfate

aluminum(III) sulfate

B

aluminum(III) fluoride
7784-18-1

aluminum(III) fluoride

Conditions
ConditionsYield
470°C;
aluminium carbide
1299-86-1

aluminium carbide

fluorine
7782-41-4

fluorine

aluminum(III) fluoride
7784-18-1

aluminum(III) fluoride

Conditions
ConditionsYield
warming in F2 flow;
warming in F2 flow;
chlorine trifluoride
7790-91-2

chlorine trifluoride

aluminium oxide

aluminium oxide

aluminum(III) fluoride
7784-18-1

aluminum(III) fluoride

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In neat (no solvent) uncomplete reaction at 100°C;;
aluminium trichloride
7446-70-0

aluminium trichloride

{Ph3PhCH2P}{H2F3}

{Ph3PhCH2P}{H2F3}

A

aluminum(III) fluoride
7784-18-1

aluminum(III) fluoride

B

AlClF3(1-)
108528-94-5

AlClF3(1-)

C

AlCl2F2(1-)
109144-15-2

AlCl2F2(1-)

D

AlCl3F(1-)
109144-16-3

AlCl3F(1-)

E

tetrachloroaluminate(1-)

tetrachloroaluminate(1-)

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In dichloromethane H2F3(1-)/AlCl3 ratio of 3:1; 25°C.; final ppt.: AlF3; 27Al-NMR;
cryolite

cryolite

boron trifluoride
7637-07-2

boron trifluoride

aluminum(III) fluoride
7784-18-1

aluminum(III) fluoride

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In hydrogen fluoride HF (liquid);
aluminium oxide

aluminium oxide

trifluoromethan
75-46-7

trifluoromethan

aluminum(III) fluoride
7784-18-1

aluminum(III) fluoride

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In neat (no solvent) Kinetics; byproducts: CO, H2O; react. of Al2O3 with 40% HCF3/He (500 cm**3/min, 101 Pa) at 773 K (alsoat 723 and 823 K) for 5 h in a quartz tube furnace; progress of react. followed by monitoring the H2O evolution, detn. of AlF3 percentage in the product;
fluorosilicic acid

fluorosilicic acid

aluminum(III) fluoride
7784-18-1

aluminum(III) fluoride

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With kaolin byproducts: SiO2; above 95 °C;
With kaolin byproducts: SiO2; above 95 °C;
potassium hexafluorosilicate

potassium hexafluorosilicate

aluminium
7429-90-5

aluminium

A

aluminum(III) fluoride
7784-18-1

aluminum(III) fluoride

B

silicon
7440-21-3

silicon

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In neat (no solvent) byproducts: KF; with Al-powder at red heat;;
aluminum(I) fluoride

aluminum(I) fluoride

nickel
7440-02-0

nickel

A

aluminum(III) fluoride
7784-18-1

aluminum(III) fluoride

B

aluminium
7429-90-5

aluminium

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In melt 1000°C;
In melt 1000°C;
aluminum(III) fluoride
7784-18-1

aluminum(III) fluoride

tetrafluoro-1κ(2)F,2κ(2)F-bis[μ-sulfurdiimidato(2-)-1κN,2κN']ditellurium(IV)
402921-92-0

tetrafluoro-1κ(2)F,2κ(2)F-bis[μ-sulfurdiimidato(2-)-1κN,2κN']ditellurium(IV)

F2Te(NSN)2TeF(1+)*AlF4(1-)=F2Te(NSN)2TeF[AlF4]
429656-94-0

F2Te(NSN)2TeF(1+)*AlF4(1-)=F2Te(NSN)2TeF[AlF4]

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In dichloromethane 1 equiv. of AlF3 and Te-compd. were suspended in CH2Cl2, stirred at 60 .°C for 10 d; ppt. was washed ten times with CH2Cl2, volatioles were removed in vac., dried at 20 °C for 12 h in vac., elem. anal.;90%
aluminum(III) fluoride
7784-18-1

aluminum(III) fluoride

sodium fluoride

sodium fluoride

chiolite

chiolite

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With ZnCl2; NaCl In melt outgassed mixt. heating to 700°C (argon atmosphere, 15 h), temp. decrease (5°C/h) to 410°C, crystn. on allowing mixt. to cool; crysts. sepn. (flux dissoln. in water);85%
pyridine
110-86-1

pyridine

aluminum(III) fluoride
7784-18-1

aluminum(III) fluoride

N,N'-dilithio-1,1'-bis(trimethylsilylamino)ferrocene

N,N'-dilithio-1,1'-bis(trimethylsilylamino)ferrocene

A

1,1′-bis(trimethylsilylamino)ferrocene
337456-24-3

1,1′-bis(trimethylsilylamino)ferrocene

B

1,3-bis(trimethylsilyl)-2-fluoro-2-pyridine-1,3,2-diazaalumina-[3]ferrocenophane
952208-07-0

1,3-bis(trimethylsilyl)-2-fluoro-2-pyridine-1,3,2-diazaalumina-[3]ferrocenophane

C

N,N'-dilithio-1,1'-bis(trimethylsilylamino)ferrocene*2(pyridine)

N,N'-dilithio-1,1'-bis(trimethylsilylamino)ferrocene*2(pyridine)

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In toluene (Ar); freshly prepared Fc(NSiMe3)2Li2 taken up in toluene; the soln. cooled to -78°C; AlF3 and pyridine added; stirring for 1 h at -78°C then at ambient temp. for 14 h;A 70%
B 0%
C 30%
aluminum oxide
1333-84-2, 1344-28-1

aluminum oxide

aluminum(III) fluoride
7784-18-1

aluminum(III) fluoride

aluminium carbide
1299-86-1

aluminium carbide

aluminium
7429-90-5

aluminium

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With calcium fluoride In neat (no solvent) byproducts: CO; addition of AlF3 and CaF2 to Al4C3 and Al2O3 and heating;;
With calcium fluoride In neat (no solvent) byproducts: CO; addition of AlF3 and CaF2 to Al4C3 and Al2O3 and heating;;
aluminum oxide
1333-84-2, 1344-28-1

aluminum oxide

aluminum(III) fluoride
7784-18-1

aluminum(III) fluoride

aluminium
7429-90-5

aluminium

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sodium fluoride In melt Electrochem. Process; electrodeposition (824-902°C, tungsten electrode); voltammetric and chronopotentiometric monitoring;
In melt Electrolysis; 1/3 NaF, 1/3 AlF3, 1/3 Al2O3; coal crucible; light red heat, 7-10 V, 300-400 A, current density of anode: 10A/(cm*cm), current yield: 43.6-54.3%;;
boron trioxide

boron trioxide

aluminum(III) fluoride
7784-18-1

aluminum(III) fluoride

A

fluoroboroxine
13703-95-2

fluoroboroxine

B

boron trifluoride
7637-07-2

boron trifluoride

Conditions
ConditionsYield
byproducts: Al2O3; 800°C;
aluminum(III) fluoride
7784-18-1

aluminum(III) fluoride

lanthanum oxofluoride

lanthanum oxofluoride

lanthanum(III) fluoride
13709-38-1

lanthanum(III) fluoride

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In neat (no solvent) on heating;; polycryst. product;;
In neat (no solvent)
aluminum(III) fluoride
7784-18-1

aluminum(III) fluoride

water
7732-18-5

water

aluminum oxide
1333-84-2, 1344-28-1

aluminum oxide

Conditions
ConditionsYield
in graphite tube; both gases were introduced into the reactor; diluted by Ar; temp. 710-820°C;
aluminum(III) fluoride
7784-18-1

aluminum(III) fluoride

water
7732-18-5

water

A

aluminum oxide
1333-84-2, 1344-28-1

aluminum oxide

B

hydrogen fluoride
7664-39-3

hydrogen fluoride

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In neat (no solvent) pyrohydrolysis at 800 K;
aluminum(III) fluoride
7784-18-1

aluminum(III) fluoride

water
7732-18-5

water

A

aluminum trihydroxide

aluminum trihydroxide

B

hydrogen fluoride
7664-39-3

hydrogen fluoride

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In neat (no solvent) pyrohydrolysis at 800 K;

Aluminum fluoride Chemical Properties

Molecular Structure of Aluminum fluoride (CAS NO.7784-18-1):

IUPAC Name: trifluoroalumane
CAS Number: 7784-18-1
Molecular Formula: AlF3
Molecular Weight:83.98
H bond acceptors: 0
H bond donors: 0
Freely Rotating Bonds: 0
Polar Surface Area: 0 Å2
Flash Point: 1250°C
Enthalpy of Vaporization: 25.54 kJ/mol
Boiling Point: 19.5 °C at 760 mmHg
Vapour Pressure: 922 mmHg at 25°C
Melting Point: 250 oC
Water Solubility: Slightly soluble
Sensitive: Hygroscopic
Melting point: 250°C
Sublimation: 1250 ºC
Merck: 14,339
EINECS: 232-051-1
InChI
InChI=1/Al.3FH/h;3*1H/q+3;;;/p-3
Smiles
[Al](F)(F)F
Product Categories: Inorganics; Inorganic Fluorides; Aluminum Salts; AluminumMetal and Ceramic Science; Crystal Grade Inorganics; Metal and Ceramic Science; Salts

Aluminum fluoride Production

 The production of Aluminum fluoride (CAS NO.7784-18-1):

  Fluoride acid method will come from 18% in phosphate fluoride acid solution heated to about 78 ℃ , then add the reactor with aluminum hydroxide at 100 ℃ for the reaction of aluminum fluoride solution, centrifugation to remove hydrated silicic acid, the filtrate into the crystal device at 90 ℃ under the insulation 3 ~ 5h, have aluminum fluoride trihydrate (AIF3.3H2O) crystals.

 After centrifugal separation, the aluminum fluoride trihydrate crystals (moisture 5%) has been dealing with two boiling furnace dehydrated, the first a boiling furnace temperature was controlled at about 205 ℃, first to remove most of the water.
As a result,aluminum fluoride trihydrate the total water content (including crystal water) from 45% to 6% or so, and then in the second fluidized bed furnace in the off the rest of the water, the furnace temperature was controlled at 590 ~ 600 ℃. Dehydrated materials are cooled, the system may anhydrous aluminum fluoride.

 H2SiF6 +2 AI (OH) 3 → 2A1F3 + SiO2 +4 H2O

 AlF3 . 3H2O [△] → AlF3 +3 H2O

 France aluminum hydroxide aluminum hydroxide anhydrous hydrofluoric acid reacts with the aluminum fluoride trihydrate. Then crystallization, filtration, have aluminum fluoride trihydrate.At last by drying (burning) dehydration, obtained anhydrous aluminum fluoride.

 AI (OH) 3 +3 HF → AIF3.  3 H2O

 AlF3 . 3H2O [△] → A1F3 +3 H2O

Aluminum fluoride Toxicity Data With Reference

Organism Test Type Route Reported Dose (Normalized Dose) Effect Source
frog LDLo subcutaneous 1680mg/kg (1680mg/kg)   Comptes Rendus des Seances de la Societe de Biologie et de Ses Filiales. Vol. 124, Pg. 133, 1937.
mammal (species unspecified) LD50 intraperitoneal 1450mg/kg (1450mg/kg)   Meditsina Truda i Promyshlennaya Ekologiya. Industrial Medicine and Ecology. Vol. (7), Pg. 32, 1994.
mouse LD50 oral 103mg/kg (103mg/kg)   Gigiena i Sanitariya. For English translation, see HYSAAV. Vol. 30(4), Pg. 16, 1965.

Aluminum fluoride Consensus Reports

Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.

Aluminum fluoride Safety Profile

A poison by ingestion. Moderately toxic by subcutaneous route. A severe eye irritant. Violently impact-sensitive when in contact with Na and K. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of F. See also FLUORIDES and ALUMINUM COMPOUNDS.
Hazard Codes: HarmfulXn,ToxicT,IrritantXi
Risk Statements: 22-36/37/38
R22:Harmful if swallowed. 
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Safety Statements: 26-37/39
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. 
S37/39:Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
RIDADR: 3260
WGK Germany: 1
RTECS: BD0725000
Hazard Note: Highly Toxic/Irritant
HazardClass: 8
PackingGroup: III

Aluminum fluoride Standards and Recommendations

OSHA PEL: TWA 2.5 mg(F)/m3
ACGIH TLV: TWA 2.5 mg(F)/m3; BEI: 3 mg/g creatinine of fluorides in urine prior to shift; 10 mg/g creatinine of fluorides in urine at end of shift; TWA 2 mg(Al)/m3
NIOSH REL: (Fluorides, Inorganic) TWA 2.5 mg(F)/m3

Aluminum fluoride Specification

  Aluminum fluoride , with CAS number of 7784-18-1, can be called Fluorid hlinity ; Aluminumfluoride (8CI) . It is a white powder, Aluminum fluoride (CAS NO.7784-18-1) can be flux for non-ferrous metals and can be used for the system to take other aluminum fluoride.

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