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Aluminium Sulfate

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Chemical Product

Aluminium Sulfate

    Synonyms:
    Alum, Purified Aluminium Sulfate, Potash Alum
    Molecular Formula:
    Al2(SO4)3
    Cas Number:
    10043-01-3
    Molecular Weight:
    342.15 g/mol
    Product Description:
    Aluminium Sulfate is a chemical compound that appears as a white crystalline solid. It is widely used in water treatment, paper manufacturing, and as a mordant in dyeing processes. It is soluble in water and has acidic properties.
    Applications:
    - Water Treatment: Used to remove impurities and clarify water. - Paper Industry: Acts as a sizing agent and improves the paper's strength. - Textile Industry: Used as a mordant in the dyeing of fabrics. - Agriculture: Applied as a soil conditioner to lower pH. - Food Industry: Used as a food additive (E520) and as a preservative in certain food products.

Physical and Chemical Properties:


Properties
Appearance White crystalline solid
Odor Odorless
Molecular Formula Al2(SO4)3
Molecular Weight 342.15 g/mol
Melting Point 770 °C
Density 2.71 g/cm³
Solubility Soluble in water
pH (1% solution) 3.0 - 4.0
Chemical Stability Stable under normal conditions, but hygroscopic
  • Product Description
  • Applications
  • Physical and Chemical Properties
Aluminium Sulfate is a chemical compound that appears as a white crystalline solid. It is widely used in water treatment, paper manufacturing, and as a mordant in dyeing processes. It is soluble in water and has acidic properties.
- Water Treatment: Used to remove impurities and clarify water. - Paper Industry: Acts as a sizing agent and improves the paper's strength. - Textile Industry: Used as a mordant in the dyeing of fabrics. - Agriculture: Applied as a soil conditioner to lower pH. - Food Industry: Used as a food additive (E520) and as a preservative in certain food products.

Physical and Chemical Properties:


Properties Data
Appearance White crystalline solid
Odor Odorless
Molecular Formula Al2(SO4)3
Molecular Weight 342.15 g/mol
Melting Point 770 °C
Density 2.71 g/cm³
Solubility Soluble in water
pH (1% solution) 3.0 - 4.0
Chemical Stability Stable under normal conditions, but hygroscopic