10043-01-3
Product Name:
Aluminum sulfate
Formula:
Al2O12S3
Synonyms:
Aluminum sulfate hydrate;Aluminum sulfate octahydrate
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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | White solid; [Merck Index] Hygroscopic; [CHEMINFO] White powder; [MSDSonline] |
|---|---|
| Color/Form | White, lustrous crystals, pieces, granules, or powder |
| Odor | ODORLESS |
| Taste | HAS SWEET, MILDLY ASTRINGENT TASTE |
| Boiling Point | 1600 |
| Melting Point | 700 |
| Solubility | 86.9 g/ 100 ml |
| Density | 1.61 |
| Vapor Pressure | Esentially zero. |
| Stability/Shelf Life | Stable in air. |
| Decomposition | When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of /sulfur oxides/. |
| Corrosivity | Aluminum sulfate solution is corrosive to aluminum. |
| pH | Aq soln (1 g/1 ml water) not less than 2.9 |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction: 1.47 |
| Other Experimental Properties | Melts when gradually heated; at 250 °C loses its water; ...on long boiling of aqueous solution, insoluble basic salt precipitates. |
| Chemical Classes | Metals -> Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Danger |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
 Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H290:Corrosive to Metals H318:Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P234:Keep only in original container. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P390:Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 342.2 g/mol |
|---|---|
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 12 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 341.818266 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 341.818266 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 266 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 17 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 62.2 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 5 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
description
Aluminium sulfate (anhydrous) is an aluminium sulfate that contains no water of crystallisation.