Aluminium Nitrate
Aluminium nitrate most commonly exists in its hydrated crystal form, aluminium nitrate nonahydrate, Al(NO3)3·9H2O. It is a white crystalline, water-soluble salt with a molecular weight of 375.15 g/mol. It melts at 73oC and decomposes at 150oC. It is an odourless material and will react explosively upon contact with organic compounds. Its solution is acidic and is a strong oxidising reagent. It can easily dissolve in water and ethanol but not in acetic acid and ethyl acetate.
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Specifications
| IUPAC Name | Aluminium Nitrate |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 7784-27-2 |
| HS Code | 2834.29.90 |
| Formula | Al(NO3)3.9H2O |
| Appearance | Colorless crystals |
| Common Names | Nitric aluminium salt, aluminium (III) nitrate |
| Packaging | 800 @ 25 kg Woven Bag with Plastic Lining, 20 MT |
Applications
Leather Industry:
Aluminium nitrate works as a tanning agent that helps to stabilise the collagen structure in the leather skin.
It develops bacteria-resistant properties along with hydrothermal stability in which the tanned collagen is able to
remain stable at high temperature.
Others:
Due to its strong oxidizing properties, alumunium nitrate is used in various industries. Other than working as a tanning agent,
including petroleum refining, dyeing agent for cotton industry, uranium extraction, and corrosion inhibitor.