Potassium cryolite

Potassium cryolite (K3AIF6) is used for the production of welding agents, blasting and phyrotechnics, and for the production of abrasives.

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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.

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Description

Potassium cryolite is used in the the following applications:

Production of abrasives:
as active filler in resinbonded abrasives for metal treatment
Blasting and pyrotechnics:
for fireworks
Production of welding agents:
as components in coatings of welding rods and welding powders