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Potassium Tetrafluoroaluminate

KAlF₄

Product	Product Code	Order or Specifications
(2N) 99% Potassium Tetrafluoroaluminate	K-ALF-02
(3N) 99.9% Potassium Tetrafluoroaluminate	K-ALF-03
(4N) 99.99% Potassium Tetrafluoroaluminate	K-ALF-04
(5N) 99.999% Potassium Tetrafluoroaluminate	K-ALF-05

Potassium Tetrafluoroaluminate is a water insoluble Aluminum source for use in oxygen-sensitive applications, such as metal production. In extremely low concentrations (ppm), fluoride compounds are used in health applications. Fluoride compounds also have significant uses in synthetic organic chemistry. They are commonly also used to alloy metal and for optical deposition. Certain fluoride compounds can be produced at nanoscale and in ultra high purity forms. Potassium Tetrafluoroaluminate is generally immediately available in most volumes. Ultra high purity and high purity compositions improve both optical quality and usefulness as scientific standards. Nanoscale (See also Nanotechnology Information and Quantum Dots) elemental powders and suspensions, as alternative high surface area forms, may be considered.American Elements produces to many standard grades when applicable, including Mil Spec (military grade); ACS, Reagent and Technical Grade; Food, Agricultural and Pharmaceutical Grade; Optical Grade, USP and EP/BP (European Pharmacopoeia/British Pharmacopoeia)and follows applicable ASTM testing standards.Typical and custom packaging is available. Additional technical, research and safety (MSDS) information is available as is a Reference Calculator for converting relevant units of measurement.

Potassium is a Block S, Group 1, Period 4 element. The number of electrons in each of Potassium's shells is 2, 8, 8, 1 and its electronic configuration is [Ar] 4s¹. In its elemental form potassium's CAS number is 7440-09-7. The potassium atom has a radius of 227.2 .pm and it's Van der Waals radius is 275.pm. Potassium is not toxic. Potassium is the seventh most abundant element on earth. In its metallic form it is one of the most reactive and electropositive of all metals and rapidly oxidizes. As with other metals of the alkali group, the metal decomposes in water with the evolution of hydrogen. It catches fire spontaneously in water. In high purity, potassium compounds have numerous pharmacological, medical, and electronics applications. Important compounds include the hydroxide, nitrate, carbonate, chloride, bromide, iodide, and sulfate. Lower purity compounds are used in pyrotechnics for its violet color on ignition and in glass and ceramic glazes to produce this color. Potassium also used as a nutrient in plant growth. Potassium was first discovered by Sir Humphrey Davy in 1807. The origin of the element name comes from the English word 'potash' meaning pot ashes and the Arabic word 'qali' which means alkali. The symbol K originates from the Latin word 'kalium'. See Potassium research below.

Aluminum is a Block P, Group 13, Period 3 element. The number of electrons in each of Aluminum's shells is 2, 8, 3 and its electronic configuration is [Ne] 3s² 3p¹. In its elemental form aluminum's CAS number is 7429-90-5. The aluminum atom has a radius of 143.2.pm and it's Van der Waals radius is 200.pm. Aluminum is the most abundant metal in the earth's crust. Aluminum is not known to be harmful but ingestion may cause Alzheimer's disease.Aluminum is a silvery-white metal that possesses many desirable characteristics. It is light, nonmagnetic and nonsparking. It stands second among metals in the scale of malleability, and sixth in ductility. It is extensively used in many industrial applications where a strong, light, easily constructed material is needed. Although it's electrical conductivity is only about 60% that of copper, it is used in electrical transmission lines because of its light weight. Pure aluminum is soft and lacks strength, but alloyed with small amounts of copper, magnesium, silicon, manganese, or other elements impart a variety of useful properties. These alloys are of vital importance in the construction of modern aircraft and rockets. Aluminum, evaporated in a vacuum, forms a highly reflective coating for both visible light and radiant heat. They are used to coat telescope mirrors. Aluminum is available as metal and compounds with purities from 99% to 99.9999% (ACS grade to ultra-high purity); metals in the form of foil, sputtering target, and rod, and compounds as submicron and nanopowder. See Aluminum research below.

Formula	CAS No.	Appearance	Molecular Weight
KAlF₄	14484-69-6	White Crystal	142.07

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Recent Research & Development for Potassium

Aluminum potassium sulfate and tannic Acid injection for hemorrhoids. Lim SW. J Korean Soc Coloproctol. 2012 Apr;28(2):73-7. Epub 2012 Apr 30. PMID: 22606645 [PubMed - in process]
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Stroke preceding autoimmune encephalitis with neuronal potassium channel antibody. Simal P, Garcia-García AM, Serna-Candel C, Egido JA. BMJ Case Rep. 2012 May 8;2012. pii: bcr0820114637. doi: 10.1136/bcr.08.2011.4637. PMID: 22605845 [PubMed - in process]
Life-threatening hyperkalemia - an overlooked acute kidney injury with a serum creatinine rise in the 'normal' range. Latus J, Braun N, Alscher MD, Kimmel M. BMJ Case Rep. 2012 May 8;2012. pii: bcr0120125691. doi: 10.1136/bcr.01.2012.5691. PMID: 22605836 [PubMed - in process]
Ethylene glycol ingestion masked by concomitant ethanol intoxication. Head JM. BMJ Case Rep. 2012 Mar 20;2012. pii: bcr1220115326. doi: 10.1136/bcr.12.2011.5326. PMID: 22605713 [PubMed - in process]
Neuroanatomy of melanocortin-4 receptor pathway in the lateral hypothalamic area. Cui H, Sohn JW, Gautron L, Funahashi H, Williams KW, Elmquist JK, Lutter M. J Comp Neurol. 2012 May 17. doi: 10.1002/cne.23145. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 22605619 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Microvascular responses to aldosterone in hamster cheek pouch microcirculation. Lapi D, Emdin M, Mastantuono T, Sapio D, Santillo M, Colantuoni A. Clin Hemorheol Microcirc. 2012 May 16. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 22596229 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Hyperkalemia in Predialysis Patients Followed in a Low-Clearance Clinic. Sarafidis PA, Blacklock R, Wood E, Rumjon A, Simmonds S, Fletcher-Rogers J, Ariyanayagam R, Al-Yassin A, Sharpe C, Vinen K. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2012 May 17. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 22595825 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Chemical punch packed in venoms makes centipedes excellent predators. Yang S, Liu Z, Xiao Y, Li Y, Rong M, Liang S, Zhang Z, Yu H, King GF, Lai R. Mol Cell Proteomics. 2012 May 17. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 22595790 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
21 Days head-down bed rest induces weakening of cell-mediated immunity - Some spaceflight findings confirmed in a ground-based analog. Kelsen J, Bartels LE, Dige A, Hvas CL, Frings-Meuthen P, Boehme G, Thomsen MK, Fenger-Grøn M, Dahlerup JF. Cytokine. 2012 May 15. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 22595648 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Efficient production of ultrapure manganese oxides via electrodeposition. Cheney MA, Joo SW, Banerjee A, Min BK. J Colloid Interface Sci. 2012 Apr 25. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 22595552 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Radiolytic formation of non-toxic Cr(III) from toxic Cr(VI) in formate containing aqueous solutions: A system for water treatment. Djouider F. J Hazard Mater. 2012 May 3. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 22595544 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Comparative effect of angiotensin II type I receptor blockers and calcium channel blockers on laboratory parameters in hypertensive patients with type 2 diabetes. Nishida Y, Takahashi Y, Nakayama T, Asai S. Cardiovasc Diabetol. 2012 May 17;11(1):53. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 22594344 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Functional significance of M-type potassium channels in nociceptive cutaneous sensory endings. Passmore GM, Reilly JM, Thakur M, Keasberry VN, Marsh SJ, Dickenson AH, Brown DA. Front Mol Neurosci. 2012;5:63. Epub 2012 May 14. PMID: 22593734 [PubMed - in process]
Growth, root formation, and nutrient value of triticale plants fertilized with biosolids. Rauw WM, Teglas MB, Chandra S, Forister ML. ScientificWorldJournal. 2012;2012:467052. Epub 2012 Apr 19. PMID: 22593686 [PubMed - in process]
Electrochemistry/mass spectrometry as a tool in the investigation of the potent skin sensitizer p-phenylenediamine and its reactivity toward nucleophiles. Jahn S, Faber H, Zazzeroni R, Karst U. Rapid Commun Mass Spectrom. 2012 Jun 30;26(12):1453-64. doi: 10.1002/rcm.6249. PMID: 22592989 [PubMed - in process]
One-step sonochemical synthesis of a graphene oxide-manganese oxide nanocomposite for catalytic glycolysis of poly(ethylene terephthalate). Park G, Bartolome L, Lee KG, Lee SJ, Kim DH, Park TJ. Nanoscale. 2012 May 16. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 22592889 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Interventions for non-oliguric hyperkalaemia in preterm neonates. Vemgal P, Ohlsson A. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2012 May 16;5:CD005257. PMID: 22592703 [PubMed - in process]
Ultrasound assisted free radical polymerization of glycidyl methacrylate by a new disite phase-transfer catalyst system: A kinetic study. Sankar K, Rajendran V. Ultrason Sonochem. 2012 Feb 22. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 22592149 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Comparison of the Effects of Sevoflurane, Isoflurane, and Desflurane on Microcirculation in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery. Ozarslan NG, Ayhan B, Kanbak M, Celebiog?lu B, Demircin M, Ince C, Aypar U. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2012 May 14. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 22592139 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Recent Research & Development for Aluminum

Characterisation of optically stimulated luminescence dosemeters to measure organ doses in diagnostic radiology. Endo A, Katoh T, Kobayashi I, Joshi R, Sur J, Okano T. Dentomaxillofac Radiol. 2011 Nov 24. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 22116136 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Metal recovery from high-grade WEEE: A life cycle assessment. Bigum M, Brogaard L, Christensen TH. J Hazard Mater. 2011 Oct 17. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 22115841 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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Neurobehavioral toxic effects of perinatal oral exposure to aluminum on the developmental motor reflexes, learning, memory and brain neurotransmitters of mice offspring. Abu-Taweel GM, Ajarem JS, Ahmad M. Pharmacol Biochem Behav. 2011 Nov 13. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 22115621 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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Influence of formulation pH and suspension state on freezing-induced agglomeration of aluminum adjuvants. Salnikova MS, Davis H, Mensch C, Celano L, Thiriot DS. J Pharm Sci. 2011 Nov 23. doi: 10.1002/jps.22815. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 22113733 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Evidence of foliar aluminium accumulation in local, regional and global datasets of wild plants. Metali F, Salim KA, Burslem DF. New Phytol. 2011 Nov 23. doi: 10.1111/j.1469-8137.2011.03965.x. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 22111583 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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Efficient extraction of vaccines formulated in aluminum hydroxide gel by including surfactants in the extraction buffer. Zhu D, Huang S, McClellan H, Dai W, Syed NR, Gebregeorgis E, Mullen GE, Long C, Martin LB, Narum D, Duffy P, Miller LH, Saul A. Vaccine. 2011 Nov 18. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 22107848 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Electronic structure investigation of highly compressed aluminum with k edge absorption spectroscopy. Benuzzi-Mounaix A, Dorchies F, Recoules V, Festa F, Peyrusse O, Levy A, Ravasio A, Hall T, Koenig M, Amadou N, Brambrink E, Mazevet S. Phys Rev Lett. 2011 Oct 14;107(16):165006. Epub 2011 Oct 13. PMID: 22107398 [PubMed - in process]
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