Difference between revisions of "Cryolite"
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== Risks == | == Risks == | ||
| − | Toxic by ingestion and inhalation. May cause dental and bone defects. Gives off poisonous fluorine gas during firing. | + | * Toxic by ingestion and inhalation. May cause dental and bone defects. Gives off poisonous fluorine gas during firing. |
| − | + | * CDH Fine Chemicals: [https://www.cdhfinechemical.com/images/product/msds/38_1163225593_CryolitePowder-CASNO-15096-52-3-MSDS.pdf MSDS] | |
| − | CDH Fine Chemicals: [https://www.cdhfinechemical.com/images/product/msds/38_1163225593_CryolitePowder-CASNO-15096-52-3-MSDS.pdf MSDS] | ||
== Physical and Chemical Properties == | == Physical and Chemical Properties == | ||
| − | Soluble in concentrated sulfuric acid. Taste is slightly salty. | + | * Soluble in concentrated sulfuric acid. Taste is slightly salty. |
| − | + | * Monoclinic, prismatic crystals usually occurring in masses or granules. | |
| − | Monoclinic, prismatic crystals usually occurring in masses or granules. | + | * Fracture = uneven. |
| − | + | * Luster = vitreous to greasy. | |
| − | Fracture = uneven. Luster = vitreous to greasy. Streak = white. | + | * Streak = white. |
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! scope="row"| Melting Point | ! scope="row"| Melting Point | ||
| − | | 1000 | + | | 1000 C |
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! scope="row"| Density | ! scope="row"| Density | ||
| − | | 2.95-3.0 | + | | 2.95-3.0 g/ml |
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== Resources and Citations == | == Resources and Citations == | ||
| − | Mineralogy Database: [http://www.webmineral.com/data/Cryolite.shtml Cryolite] | + | * Mineralogy Database: [http://www.webmineral.com/data/Cryolite.shtml Cryolite] |
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Revision as of 16:19, 7 July 2022
Description
White, translucent crystalline mineral composed of sodium aluminum fluoride. Cryolite occurs naturally in Greenland (Ivigtut) with smaller sources located Spain, U.S.(Colorado) and Russia. It may also be made synthetically by fusing sodium fluoride and aluminum fluoride. Cryolite is used as a flux and opacifier in porcelain enamel. It is also used to make opalescent glass.
Synonyms and Related Terms
sodium aluminum fluoride; Greenland spar; icestone; ice stone; criolita (Esp.); cryolite (Fr.); Kryolit (Deut.)
Risks
- Toxic by ingestion and inhalation. May cause dental and bone defects. Gives off poisonous fluorine gas during firing.
- CDH Fine Chemicals: MSDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Soluble in concentrated sulfuric acid. Taste is slightly salty.
- Monoclinic, prismatic crystals usually occurring in masses or granules.
- Fracture = uneven.
- Luster = vitreous to greasy.
- Streak = white.
| Composition | Na3AlF6 |
|---|---|
| Mohs Hardness | 2.5 |
| Melting Point | 1000 C |
| Density | 2.95-3.0 g/ml |
| Refractive Index | 1.338;1.338;1.339 |
Resources and Citations
- Mineralogy Database: Cryolite