Aluminium Sulphate
Aluminum sulfate is a chemical agent most commonly used in water purification, for the pH regulation of garden soil and in waste water treatment. Medically, it is primarily used as a coagulating agent in minor cuts and abrasions as well as deodorant.
Synonyms
Aluminiumssalt, Alunogenite, Cake alumimium, Filter aluminium, Alum, Aluminum Sulphate, Liquid Alum, Sulfate Aluminum Solution, Sulphuric Acid, Aluminum Salt
Chemical Formula
Al2(SO4)3
CAS Number
10043-01-3
Characteristics
| Molar Weight | 342.15 g/mol (anhydrous); 666.44 g/mol (octadecahydrate) |
| Melting Point | 770 °C |
| Boiling Point | 759.71 °C |
| Density | 2.672 g/cm3 (anhydrous); 1.62 g/cm3 (octadecahydrate) |
| Forms | Liquid, Yellow |
Uses and Applications
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Wastewater treatment |
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Leather processing |
Water Treatment |
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Metal finishing |
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Pulp and paper |
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Textile handling |
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Solvents |
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Paint and Coatings |