Aluminium Sulphate Anhydrous Extra Pure is a high-purity, white crystalline solid widely used in laboratory, analytical, and industrial applications requiring minimal impurities. It serves as an effective coagulant, reagent, and chemical intermediate in various processes.
Chemical Details:
- Chemical Name: Aluminium Sulphate Anhydrous
- Other Names: Aluminium sulphate, alum
- Chemical Formula: Al₂(SO₄)₃
- Molecular Weight: 342.15 g/mol
- Purity: Extra Pure grade (>99%)
- Appearance: White crystalline powder or granules
- Odour: Odourless
- Solubility: Soluble in water, insoluble in alcohol
- pH (1% solution): Approximately 3.0 – 3.5
Key Features:
- Extra pure grade ensuring minimal impurities for laboratory and analytical use
- High solubility in water, forming acidic solutions
- Strong coagulating and flocculating properties
- Stable under recommended storage conditions
Applications:
- Laboratory use: As a reagent in analytical chemistry and qualitative analysis
- Water treatment: Used as a coagulant to remove suspended particles and impurities in municipal and industrial water treatment
- Paper industry: Acts as a sizing agent in paper manufacturing to improve paper quality
- Textile industry: Used in dyeing and printing processes as a mordant
- Chemical manufacturing: Intermediate in the production of other aluminium compounds
- Construction: As a waterproofing agent in concrete formulations
Benefits:
- Provides reliable and consistent results in laboratory analyses
- Enhances water clarity and purification efficiency in treatment processes
- Improves paper strength and printability in manufacturing
- Offers high purity and minimal contamination for sensitive applications
How to Use:
- Dissolve in water as required for laboratory reactions or industrial processes.
- For water treatment, dose according to system design and turbidity levels under standard operating procedures.
Safety Precautions:
- Avoid inhalation or contact with skin and eyes.
- Use personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, masks, and protective eyewear when handling.
- Store in a cool, dry place, in tightly sealed containers away from moisture and incompatible substances such as strong bases.
