Description

Aluminum Nitrate is an inorganic salt widely utilized for its role as a versatile precursor and reagent in industrial chemistry. Its primary commercial value lies in its ability to serve as a high-purity source of aluminum ions for the synthesis of advanced materials and catalysts. This product is essential for manufacturers and research facilities in sectors such as ceramics, petrochemicals, and water treatment, where precise chemical composition is critical.

Application

• Catalyst Preparation: A key precursor in the manufacture of catalysts for petroleum refining and chemical synthesis processes.
• Ceramic & Abrasive Manufacturing: Used in the production of specialty ceramics, alumina abrasives, and polishing compounds.
• Water Treatment: Acts as a coagulant aid and flocculant in the purification of industrial wastewater.
• Corrosion Inhibitors: A component in formulations designed to protect metal surfaces in cooling systems and other industrial applications.
• Textile Industry: Employed as a mordant in dyeing processes to improve color fastness on fabrics.
• Laboratory Reagent: Serves as a standard analytical reagent and a starting material for research-scale synthesis.
• Antiperspirant Actives: Used in the synthesis of aluminum-based active ingredients for personal care products.
• Optical Coatings: A raw material in sol-gel processes for creating thin-film optical coatings on glass and other substrates.

Basic Information

Product Name	Aluminum Nitrate
CAS No.	13473-90-0
Molecular Formula	Al(NO3)3·9H2O (common hydrate)
Molecular Weight	375.13 g/mol (for nonahydrate)
Synonyms	Nitric acid, aluminum salt; Aluminum(III) nitrate; Aluminum trinitrate; Aluminium nitrate; Nitric acid, aluminium salt; Aluminum nitrate nonahydrate; Aluminium nitrate nonahydrate
EINECS	236-751-8

Quality Control

Our Aluminum Nitrate is manufactured under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We provide material that meets technical and reagent-grade specifications, with comprehensive testing for purity, heavy metals, and other critical impurities. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as combustible substances and strong reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Al2O3 basis)	≥ 15.0 %
pH (5% solution)	≤ 3.0
Insoluble matter	≤ 0.02 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.001 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.001 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.001 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.