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Aluminum Chloride Lab Grade, Crystal
Molecular Formula: AlCl3•6H2O
CAS Number: 7784-13-6
Molecular Weight: 241.43
Aluminum Chloride, Hexahydrate, Technical, in its pure form is a white and granular solid. Often cited as a Lewis acid this inorganic compound is a good example of a compound that cracks at mild temperature, reversing from a polymer to a monomer. It is often used as a component of antiperspirant in low doses. It can also be used as a catalyst in the ene reaction or as a polymerization in the reactions of hydrocarbons.
| TEST | MIN | MAX |
|---|---|---|
| ASSAY (ANHYDROUS BASIS) | 95.0 | 102.0 % |
| WATER DETERMINATION | 42.0 | 48.0 % |
| SULFATES (SO4) | TO PASS TEST | |
| ALKALIES AND ALKALINE EARTHS | 0.5 % | |
| IRON (Fe) | 10 ppm | |
| ELEMENTAL IMPURITIES: | ||
| ARSENIC (As) | AS REPORTED | |
| LEAD (Pb) | AS REPORTED | |
| IDENTIFICATION | TO PASS TEST | |
| APPEARANCE | ||
| RESIDUAL SOLVENTS | TO PASS TEST |
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