Description
Aluminium hydroxide, Al(OH)3, is found in nature as the mineral gibbsite (also known as hydrargillite) and its three much rarer polymorphs: bayerite, doyleite and nordstrandite. Closely related are aluminium oxide hydroxide, AlO(OH), and aluminium oxide (or alumina), Al2O3. These compounds together are the major components of the aluminium ore bauxite.Basic Info
| Chemical Name | aluminium hydroxide |
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| Synonyms | Aluminium hydroxide;Aluminum hydroxide; |
| CAS No. | 21645-51-2 |
| Molecular Formula | AlH3O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 78.00360 |
| PSA | 60.69000 |
| LogP | -0.53040 |
Properties
| Appearance & Physical State | white amorphous powder |
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| Density | 2.4 |
| Melting Point | 300ºC |
| Water Solubility | insoluble |
| Stability | Stable. Incompatible with strong bases. |
| Storage Condition | Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. |
