Aluminium fluoride (CED0006882)

Aluminium fluoride is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula AlF3 and an average molecular weight of 83.98 g/mol. Aluminium fluoride belongs to the post-transition metal fluorides, a subclass of post-transition metal salts within the inorganic compounds. It is further classified as a mixed metal/non-metal compound. This substance is found in or released from 29 recorded sources across several categories. In the sector of electrical and electronic equipment, it is associated with amplifiers, antennas, auxiliary devices, coils, and communication cables or conductors, among 18 other sources. Within the realm of food, food processing, and cookware, it is linked to food preservation, the processing of fish, and fermentation processes for beer. Additionally, it is present in household cleaning and consumer products, specifically within soap detergents, bleaching agents, and perfumes used within detergents and soaps.