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Washington Mills Cryolite

Cryolite is a synthetic mineral that closely approximates the performance of natural Greenland cryolite and is used as an active filler in grinding wheels. Washington Mills distributes, Sodium Hexafluoro aluminate (Na3AIF6), known as Cryolite.

Chemical Name: Cryolite

CAS Number: 15096-52-3

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
Base Chemicals Functions
EC No.
239-148-8
CAS No.
15096-52-3

Applications & Uses

Applicable Processes
Applications
  • Automotive - for use in brake pad linings.
  • Bonded Abrasives - active filler in resin bonded grinding wheels.
  • Enamel and Glass Frits - a flux and opacifying agent.
  • Aluminum/Metallurgy - component of fluxing agent, protective and refining salts.
  • Blasting and Pyrotechnics - for fireworks.
  • Production of welding agents - component of welding rod coatings and welding powders.
  • Production of soldering agents - component of fluxing agents.

Packaging & Availability

Availability

Cryolite is offered in two sizes;

  • Cryolite Powder - Cryolite Powder is approximately 50% 8 - 20 microns
  • Cryolite U/F - Cryolite U/F is approximately 50% 12 - 24 microns.