Cryolite, synth. powder

Cryolite, synth powder (Na3AlF6) is used in aluminium-metallurgy, for the production of abrasives, enamel, glazing frits and glass, soldering agents, welding agents, blasting and phyrotechnics, and for metal surface treatment.

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The Specialists for Fluorides

Our high quality inorganic fluorides are found in many successful products. Grinding, brazing and welding are almost impossible without fluorides; they are also crucial to the glass and aluminum industries, while calcium fluoride is vital in modern car brake systems.

Inorganic fluorides from Solvay open up a range of applications too long to list. Please consult our specialists for more details.

Description

Cryolite synth. powder is used in the the following applications:

Aluminium-metallurgy:
as component of fluxing agents, protective and refining salts
Production of abrasives:
as active filler in resinbonded abrasives for metal treatment
Metal surface treatment:
as component in pickling pastes for stainless steel
Glas-opacifier:
as tubidity agents