Sodium hexafluoroaluminate 5297007 221197370 2008-06-23T13:44:53Z Michał Sobkowski 5315381 iw:pl {{expert-subject|Chemistry|date=January 2007}} {{chemical-importance|date=June 2006}} {{Chembox new | Name = Sodium hexafluoroaluminate | ImageFile = Cryolite-unit-cell-3D-balls.png | ImageSize = 200px | ImageName = Sodium hexafluoroaluminate unit cell | OtherNames = sodium fluoaluminate<br />sodium aluminofluoaluminate<br />Cryolite<br />Kryolite | Section1 = {{Chembox Identifiers | CASNo = 13775-53-6 }} | Section2 = {{Chembox Properties | Formula = Na<sub>3</sub>AlF<sub>6</sub> | MolarMass = 209.941262 g/mol | Appearance = white powder | Density = 2.9 g/cm³, solid | Solubility = insoluble | MeltingPt = 1000°C | BoilingPt = decomposes | EvaporationRate = 0 | VaporPressure = essentially 0 }} | Section7 = {{Chembox Hazards | EUClass = not listed }} }} '''Sodium hexafluoroaluminate''' ([[Sodium|Na<sub>3</sub>]][[Aluminium|Al]][[Fluorine|F<sub>6</sub>]]) is a [[chemical compound]]. It is a stable compound although will decompose when reacted with [[aluminium oxide]] (Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>), or [[sodium oxide]] (Na<sub>2</sub>O). Conditions/substances to avoid are [[thermal decomposition]] and strong [[acid]]s. ==Applications== This compound is used in the production of [[insecticide]]s, in the [[glass]] and [[Vitreous enamel| enamel]] industries, as well as being a [[solvent]] for [[bauxite]] in the [[electrolysis|electrolytic]] manufacture of [[aluminium]]. ==Safety Notes== Acute effects: If ingested, this compound may cause [[vomiting]], cramps, [[nausea]] and [[diarrhea]]. Larger doses may affect the respiratory system, the bladder, the kidneys and the heart. Upon contact with the skin, this chemical may cause irritation and, in more severe cases, [[skin rash]]es. Contact with the eyes or inhaling the substance will also cause some irritation. ==External links== *[http://www.chemicalland21.com/industrialchem/inorganic/CRYOLITE.htm Chemical Land 21] *[http://www.espi-metals.com/msds's/Sodium%20Hexafluoroaluminate.htm ESPI Metals] [[Category:Aluminium compounds]] [[Category:Fluorides]] [[Category:Sodium compounds]] {{inorganic-compound-stub}} [[ar:سداسي فلوروألومينات صوديوم]] [[pl:Heksafluoroglinian trisodu]] [[vi:Hexafluoroaluminat natri]]