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Aluminum Hydroxide

CAS #: 21645-51-2
Linear Formula:
Al(OH)3
MDL Number
MFCD00003420
EC No.:
244-492-7

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Aluminum Hydroxide Properties (Theoretical)

Compound Formula H3AIO3
Molecular Weight 78
Appearance white powder
Melting Point 300° C (572° F)
Boiling Point N/A
Density 2.42 g/cm3
Solubility in H2O N/A
Exact Mass 77.989757
Monoisotopic Mass 77.989757

Aluminum Hydroxide Health & Safety Information

Signal Word Warning
Hazard Statements H319
Hazard Codes Xi
Risk Codes 36
Safety Statements 26-36
RTECS Number BD0940000
Transport Information N/A
WGK Germany nwg

About Aluminum Hydroxide

Aluminum Hydroxide is a highly water insoluble crystalline Aluminum source for uses compatible with higher (basic) pH environments. Hydroxide, the OH- anion composed of an oxygen atom bonded to a hydrogen atom, is commonly present in nature and is one of the most widely studied molecules in physical chemistry. Hydroxide compounds have diverse properties and uses, from base catalysis to detection of carbon dioxide. In a watershed 2013 experiment, scientists at JILA (the Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics) achieved evaporative cooling of compounds for the first time using hydroxide molecules, a discovery that may lead to new methods of controlling chemical reactions and could impact a range of disciplines, including atmospheric science and energy production technologies. Aluminum Hydroxide is generally immediately available in most volumes. Ultra high purity and high purity compositions improve both optical quality and usefulness as scientific standards. Nanoscale 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.

Synonyms

Aluminum(III) hydroxide, aluminum trihydroxide, Aaluminic acid; Di-mu-hydroxytetrahydroxy dialuminum; alumigel; Aluminum hydrate; Aluminum trihydrate; Aluminum di-mu-hydroxytetrahydroxydi; alumina hydrated; AlOH3, CAS 14762-49-3, Gibbsite, CAS 8064-00-4, alugel

Chemical Identifiers

Linear Formula Al(OH)3
Pubchem CID 10176082
MDL Number MFCD00003420
EC No. 244-492-7
IUPAC Name aluminum trihydroxide
Beilstein/Reaxys No. N/A
SMILES [OH-].[OH-].[OH-].[Al+3]
InchI Identifier InChI=1S/Al.3H2O/h;3*1H2/q+3;;;/p-3
InchI Key WNROFYMDJYEPJX-UHFFFAOYSA-K
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Packaging Specifications

Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and steel drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Shipping documentation includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Solutions are packaged in polypropylene, plastic or glass jars up to palletized 440 gallon liquid totes, and 36,000 lb. tanker trucks.

Related Elements

See more Aluminum products. Aluminum (or Aluminium) (atomic symbol: Al, atomic number: 13) is a Block P, Group 13, Period 3 element with an atomic weight of 26.9815386. It is the third most abundant element in the earth's crust and the most abundant metallic element. Aluminum Bohr Model Aluminum's name is derived from alumina, the mineral from which Sir Humphrey Davy attempted to refine it from in 1812. Aluminum was first predicted by Antoine Lavoisier 1787 and first isolated by Hans Christian Øersted in 1825. Aluminum is a silvery gray metal that possesses many desirable characteristics. It is light, nonmagnetic and non-sparking. 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. Elemental AluminumAlthough it has only 60% of the electrical conductivity 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, it imparts a variety of useful properties.