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Fluorides

Potassium fluoroaluminate F (01740)

Fine potassium flux powder for non-corrosive aluminium brazing with Al-Si metal filler. Melting point onset <555°C, particle size (D50) 8 - 12µm

Overview
Dry potassium flux powder with average particle size of 8 - 12µm for use in braze rods and as component in liquid flux preparations, e.g in paint flux and flux pastes. Melting point onset <555°C for use with with Al-Si alloys as filler.
Specifications

General Information

  • Application
    • Brazing
  • CAS Number
    • 60304-36-1-US
  • Linear Formula
    • KAlF4
  • Product Type
    • Inorganic flux powder for non-corrosive aluminium brazing Degrees Celsius
  • Synonyms
    • Potassium tetrafluoroaluminate (KAlF4); Aluminate(1-), tetrafluoro-, potassium, potassium aluminum fluoride; aluminum potassium fluoride (AlKF4); tetrafluoroaluminate, potassium salt

Physical Properties

  • Chemical Composition
    • Aluminum potassium fluoride
  • Color
    • Colorless
  • Density
    • 2.94 g/cm3 (20 °C)
  • Flashpoint
    • Not applicable
  • Melting Point/Range
    • 540 to 555°C
  • Odor
    • Odorless
  • pH
    • 5 to 7.5 at 100 g/l (20 °C) Suspension
  • Physical Form
    • Crystalline powder

Safety Information

  • Chemical Stability
    • Stable under recommended storage conditions
  • Flammability
    • The product is not flammable
  • Flammable Gas Formation
    • The substance or mixture does not emit flammable gases in contact with water
  • Ignition Temperature
    • Not applicable
  • Incompatible Materials
    • Contact with strong acids liberates hydrogen fluoride
  • Oxidizing
    • The substance or mixture is not classified as oxidizing
  • Self Ignition
    • Not auto-flammable
  • Thermal Decomposition
    • Stable up to the melting point

International Transportation

  • Harmonized System Code
    • 2826909000

General Information

  • Application
    • Brazing
  • CAS Number
    • 60304-36-1-US
  • Linear Formula
    • KAlF4
  • Product Type
    • Inorganic flux powder for non-corrosive aluminium brazing Degrees Celsius
  • Synonyms
    • Potassium tetrafluoroaluminate (KAlF4); Aluminate(1-), tetrafluoro-, potassium, potassium aluminum fluoride; aluminum potassium fluoride (AlKF4); tetrafluoroaluminate, potassium salt

Physical Properties

  • Chemical Composition
    • Aluminum potassium fluoride
  • Color
    • Colorless
  • Density
    • 2.94 g/cm3 (20 °C)
  • Flashpoint
    • Not applicable
  • Melting Point/Range
    • 540 to 555°C
  • Odor
    • Odorless
  • pH
    • 5 to 7.5 at 100 g/l (20 °C) Suspension
  • Physical Form
    • Crystalline powder

Safety Information

  • Chemical Stability
    • Stable under recommended storage conditions
  • Flammability
    • The product is not flammable
  • Flammable Gas Formation
    • The substance or mixture does not emit flammable gases in contact with water
  • Ignition Temperature
    • Not applicable
  • Incompatible Materials
    • Contact with strong acids liberates hydrogen fluoride
  • Oxidizing
    • The substance or mixture is not classified as oxidizing
  • Self Ignition
    • Not auto-flammable
  • Thermal Decomposition
    • Stable up to the melting point

International Transportation

  • Harmonized System Code
    • 2826909000
  • Linear Formula : KAlF4
  • Product Type : Inorganic flux powder for non-corrosive aluminium brazing Degrees Celsius
  • Application : Brazing
  • CAS Number : 60304-36-1-US
  • Synonyms : Potassium tetrafluoroaluminate (KAlF4); Aluminate(1-), tetrafluoro-, potassium, potassium aluminum fluoride; aluminum potassium fluoride (AlKF4); tetrafluoroaluminate, potassium salt
  • pH : 5 to 7.5 at 100 g/l (20 °C) Suspension
  • Chemical Composition : Aluminum potassium fluoride
  • Melting Point/Range : 540 to 555°C
  • Physical Form : Crystalline powder
  • Flashpoint : Not applicable
  • Density : 2.94 g/cm3 (20 °C)
  • Color : Colorless
  • Odor : Odorless
  • Flammable Gas Formation : The substance or mixture does not emit flammable gases in contact with water
  • Incompatible Materials : Contact with strong acids liberates hydrogen fluoride
  • Thermal Decomposition : Stable up to the melting point
  • Ignition Temperature : Not applicable
  • Chemical Stability : Stable under recommended storage conditions
  • Self Ignition : Not auto-flammable
  • Flammability : The product is not flammable
  • Oxidizing : The substance or mixture is not classified as oxidizing
  • Harmonized System Code : 2826909000