Description

Aluminum(+3) Cation Trisulfate Hydrate is a specialized inorganic salt with the CAS registry number 36836-96-1. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile aluminum source and coagulant in various industrial and chemical synthesis processes. It is essential for manufacturers and researchers in sectors requiring precise aluminum ion delivery or sulfate-based chemistry. Key industries that utilize this material include water treatment, paper manufacturing, and specialty chemical production.

Application

• Coagulant in Water and Wastewater Treatment: Acts as a primary agent for flocculation and removal of suspended solids and phosphates.
• Paper Manufacturing: Used in sizing and retention aid formulations to improve paper quality and production efficiency.
• Catalyst and Reagent in Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a Lewis acid catalyst or a precursor in the synthesis of other aluminum compounds.
• Textile Industry: Employed as a mordant in dyeing processes to fix colors to fabrics.
• Fire Retardant Formulations: Incorporated into materials to enhance flame resistance.
• Laboratory Research: Used as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry and materials science research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Aluminum(+3) Cation Trisulfate Hydrate
CAS No.	36836-96-1
Molecular Formula	Al2(SO4)3·xH2O
Molecular Weight	342.15 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Aluminum Trisulfate Hydrate; Aluminum Sulfate Hydrate; Sulfuric Acid, Aluminum Salt (3:2), Hydrate; Aluminium Sulfate; Cake Alum; Filter Alum; Papermaker's Alum; Dialuminum Trisulfate Hydrate
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Quality Control

Our Aluminum(+3) Cation Trisulfate Hydrate is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Quality is verified through comprehensive testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and physical characterization. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, heavy metal content, and other critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product quality and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Al2O3 basis)	≥ 17.0 %
pH (5% solution)	2.5 - 4.0
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.01 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Water Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1 %

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