Sodium aluminium fluoride

Name: Sodium aluminium fluoride
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-014106

About Sodium aluminium fluoride

Sodium aluminium fluoride is an alkali metal compound carrying the CAS registry number 15096-52-3 at a purity of ≥97%. With the molecular formula AlF6Na3, it has a molar mass of 209.94 g/mol. The IUPAC name is trisodium. Hexafluoroaluminum(3-). Alternative names: Sodium hexafluoroaluminate and Cryolite (Na3(AlF6)).

It is supplied as a white solid. Key physical data: a density of 2.9 g/cm3, Solid. Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for solvent and extraction work and materials research. Our customers for this product work in academic and industrial research.

Available in 500 g, 5 kg, 25 kg and 4 x 25 kg packs, Sodium aluminium fluoride is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Solvent & extraction work
Materials research

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Sodium aluminium fluoride
Catalogue No.	VQ-014106
CAS Number	15096-52-3
IUPAC name	trisodium;hexafluoroaluminum(3-)
Molecular formula	AlF₆Na₃
Molecular weight	209.94 g/mol
Exact mass	209.9413
Purity / assay	≥97%
HSN code	28263000
InChIKey	REHXRBDMVPYGJX-UHFFFAOYSA-H
SMILES	F[Al-3](F)(F)(F)(F)F.[Na+].[Na+].[Na+]
PubChem CID	16693908

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
Appearance	White solid
Density	2.9 g/cm3, Solid
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 7
TPSA	0 Å²
UN number	UN 3077
Synonyms	Sodium hexafluoroaluminate, Cryolite (Na3(AlF6)), Cryocide, Kryocide, ICE Spar, Cryolite (AlNa3F6), Sodium aluminum fluoride, Icetone, Greenland spar, Aluminum sodium fluoride, Aluminum trisodium hexafluoride, Sodium fluoroaluminate

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H332Harmful if inhaled
H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P260, P261, P264, P270, P271, P273, P304 + P340, P317, P319, P391, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 15096-52-3

Cryolite, 99%

CAS: 15096-52-3
Formula: AlF₆Na₃
MW: 209.94 g/mol

VQ-015209

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Sodium aluminium fluoride?

The CAS Registry Number of Sodium aluminium fluoride is 15096-52-3. It is also known as Sodium hexafluoroaluminate, Cryolite (Na3(AlF6)), Cryocide.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Sodium aluminium fluoride?

Sodium aluminium fluoride has the molecular formula AlF6Na3 and a molecular weight of 209.94 g/mol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Sodium aluminium fluoride can I order?

We supply Sodium aluminium fluoride in (≥97%) grade, in 500 g, 5 kg, 25 kg, 4 x 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Sodium aluminium fluoride?

Yes. Every lot of Sodium aluminium fluoride is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Sodium aluminium fluoride be shipped internationally?

Yes. Sodium aluminium fluoride is classified as hazardous (UN 3077), so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.