Aluminium sulphate powder providers. Technically aluminium sulphate powder is written as al2o12s3 or sometimes as al2 (so4)3. It is a fine white powder and free from impurities. It is odorless with a sweet and mildly astringent taste
Aluminium sulphate powder should be stored and handled with care. It should be kept in air tight containers, in dry and cool area. This product should be protected against any damage. It should be kept away from any incombustible substances. Aluminium sulphate is a powdery substance but when it absorbs moisture it becomes slimy. If moist aluminium sulphate spills on floor, it can cause health hazards.
Aluminium sulphate powder is one of the most useful industrial chemical. It is used in the dying and printing industry as it is a good mordant. It acts as an important flocculating agent in purification of water, paper manufacturing process and in plants treating waste water. Aluminium sulphate powder is used in the balancing of soil ph. Flowers of hydrangea change color when their soil is nourished with aluminium sulphate powder.
One of the most important uses of aluminium sulphate is in the construction industry. it acts as an effective water proofing agent. It also accelerates the concrete function.
Physical properties :
Characteristics | Specifications |
Appearance | Solid (crystal solid) |
Odour | Odourless |
Taste | Sweet mildly astringent. |
Molecular weight | 342. 14 g/mole + (14-18) h2o |
cColour | Fine white to greyish powder free from visible impurity |
Chemical Properties:
Characteristics | Specifications |
Chemical name | Aluminium sulphate hydrate |
Molecular formula | Al2(so4)3,18h2o |
Aluminium(as All2o3) | < 16 % |
Mesh size | 200 mesh passing (99. 5%) |
Ph of 1% solution | 2. 5 - 3. 5 |