Synthetic Cryolite With Powder (powder)

Properties:still named sodium fluoaluminate. It is a white crystalline powder or a sandy size granularity as well. Melting point about 1000ºC. It is insoluble in anhydrous hydrogen fluoride, but slightly in water. Uses: It is mainly used as a flux in the aluminium smelting by fused salt electrolysis;also an opalizer in the manufacture of enamel;an opacifier and auxiliary solvent of glass and enamel;an insecticide of crops;a flux in aluminium alloy casting;and in the production of ferrous alloy and effervescing steel.