Aluminium Chloride

CAS # 7446-70-0

AlCl₃ 

About

Aluminium chloride is also sometimes referred to as aluminium trichloride or aluminium (III) chloride. The compound is formed when aluminium and chlorine are reacted together.Aluminium chloride has a very low melting and boiling point in a molten state is a poor conductor of electricity.Aluminium chloride is white, but often it is contaminated with iron trichloride, which makes it yellow. Aluminium Chloride is a non-explosive, non-flammable but corrosive solid.

Synonyms

Aluminium(III) chloride , Aluminium trichloride

Property

Specifications

Structure

IUPAC Name

Aluminium chloride

Appearance

-

Molar Mass

133.341 g/mol (anhydrous), 241.432 g/mol (hexahydrate)

Density

2.48 g/cm3 (anhydrous), 2.398 g/cm3 (hexahydrate)

Melting Point

192.6°C (anhydrous) 100°C (hexahydrate, dec.)

Boiling Point

180°C

Solubility in Water

439 g/l (0 °C) 449 g/l (10 °C); 458 g/l (20 °C) 466 g/l (30 °C); 473 g/l (40 °C) 481 g/l (60 °C); 486 g/l (80 °C) 490 g/l (100 °C)

Vapour Pressure

133.3 Pa (99 °C), 13.3 kPa (151 °C)

Flash Point

NA

Viscosity

0.35 cP (197 °C); 0.26 cP (237 °C)

Odour

Pungent

APHA Value

NA

Hazard Identification

UN1726, UN Class 8

Uses & Applications

Aluminium chloride is used widely in manufacturing rubber, lubricants, wood preservatives, paints, pesticides and pharmaceuticals.Aluminium Chloride is used as an antiperspirant and in manufacturing petrochemicals like ethyl benzene and alkylbenzene.

Market Driving Factors

Aluminium Chloride Market size is forecast to exceed $1.5 billion by 2026, after growing at a CAGR of 4.7% during 2022-2026. The key market drivers are development in the chemical processing sector , its use in manufacturing of pharmaceuticals and the ample amount of opportunities in the cosmetics industry.

Grades Available

Granular Powder

Origin

Elchemy International offers Indian origin material.

Packaging

Elchemy offers the Aluminium Chloride in 50 kg bags. You may inquire for your custom packaging.

Stability/Shelf Life

Aluminium Chloride is stable under normal conditions.It should be stored in a tightly closed,dry, cool and well-ventilated place.

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