Aluminum trichloride CAS7446-70-0 , also known as aluminum chloride. Molecular formula AlCl3, white powder. Industrial products are light yellow, yellow green, or reddish brown in color due to impurities such as iron and free chlorine. Molecular weight 133.34. Density 2.44 (25 ℃). There is a strong smell of hydrochloric acid. Easily soluble in water while releasing heat. Soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol, ether, and carbon tetrachloride. Strong water absorption, easily deliquescent and generating hydrogen chloride smoke. Has strong corrosiveness. Used as an organic synthesis catalyst. Prepared by reacting metal aluminum with chlorine, or by reacting aluminum oxide with petroleum coke after calcination with chlorine

Specification

Melting point: 194 ° C

Boiling point: 180 ° C

Density: 2.44

Vapor pressure: 1 mm Hg (100 ° C)

Flash point: 88 ° C

Appearance: Yellow to gray powder

PH: 2.4

Application

Used as a catalyst for organic synthesis, such as petroleum cracking, synthetic dyes, synthetic rubber, synthetic detergents, pharmaceuticals, spices, etc. Used in the production of pesticides, organic aluminum compounds, catalysts for phthalocyanine based organic pigments, and catalysts for the production of ethyl benzene. It is also used for metal smelting and lubricant synthesis. Food grade products are used as anti discoloring agents such as leavening agents, sake, and flocculants for pectin.

Packing

25kg/bag

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