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Inorganic Salts

Aluminium Chloride Hexahydrate AR

RA000488 CAS 7784-13-6 AR

Identity

Product code
RA000488
CAS number
7784-13-6
Grade
AR
Purity
99%
Molecular formula
AlCl3.6H2O
Molecular weight
241.45

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Colour White crystalline —
Odour Odorless —
pH value 2.5 - 3.5 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 100 °C °C
Vapour pressure mm/Hg 1 mmHg mmHg
Density [g/cm3] 2.398 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] Soluble in water —

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance White or slightly yellow, crystalline powder or colourless crystals, deliquescent. — —
Copper (Cu) Max 0.005 % % —
Iron (Fe) Max 0.001 % % —
Potassium (K) Max 0.01 % % —
Sodium (Na) Max 0.05 % % —
Nickel (Ni) Max 0.005 % % —
Lead (Pb) Max 0.005 % % —
Zinc (Zn) Max 0.005 % % —
Alkali & alkaline earth metals Max 0.5 % % —
Water 42.0 - 48.0 % % —
Assay Min 99 % % complexometric
Identification Passes test — —
Appearance of solution Passes test — —
Sulphate (SO4) Max 0.005 % % —
Calcium (Ca) Max 0.01 % % —
Cadmium (Cd) Max 0.005 % % —
Cobalt (Co) Max 0.005 % % —

3 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
25 kg RA000488-PK-25KG
500 g RA000488-PK-500G
50 kg RA000488-PK-50KG