ALUMINIUM CHLORIDE ANHYDROUS (AlCl3 Anhydrous)
Aluminium Chloride Anhydrous is widely used as a catalyst in Friedel Crafts reactions. Although Aluminium Chloride Anhydrous, represents only a small part of the total cost in the manufacturing of various end products, the purity and the consistency in the quality of Aluminium Chloride Anhydrous has a significant effect on the quality of end product. Thus it is very important to choose a reliable source for the supply of Aluminium Chloride Anhydrous, which can provide the required grade, purity & consistency. It also finds use in Polymerization and Isomerisation reactions of hydrocarbons as well as to introduce aldehyde groups onto aromatic rings.
SPECIFICATION
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| Powder (PA) | Small Granule (GA) | Big Granule (GB) | ||
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Particle Size | 0-2mm/0-1 mm | 2-5mm/1-5 mm | 5-10mm |
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Appearance | Whitish grey Colour Powder | Whitish grey Colour Granule (Crystal) | Whitish grey Colour Granule (Crystal) |
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Purity | 99.00% Min. | 99.30% Min. | 99.30% Min. |
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Iron | 50 ppm Max. | 20 ppm Max. | 20 ppm Max. |
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Water Insolubility | 0.05% Max. | 0.05% Max. | 0.05% Max. |
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Water Solubility ((10% W/V) | Clear | Clear | Clear |
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Free Aluminium | 50 ppm Max. | 50 ppm Max. | 50 ppm Max. |
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Non Volatiles | 0. 5% Max. | 0. 5% Max. | 0. 5% Max. |
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HEAVY METALS (Zn,Ni,Cu,Cr,,Pb,Sn,Ca,Mg,Mn,Zr) | 75ppm Max. | 75ppm Max. | 75ppm Max. |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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Form | Powder/ Crystal |
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Colour | White to grey |
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Odour | Pungent |
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Melting Point/ Melting Range | 180°C( 190°C bei2.5bar) Sublimates |
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Flash Point | Not Applicable |
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Flammability ( Solid,gas) | Not Applicable |
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Self ignition Temperature | Not Applicable |
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Explosive Properties | Not Applicable |
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Density at 25°C | 2.44 g/cm3 |
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Bulk density at 20°C | ~1200 Kg/m3 |
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Solubility in water | Soluble, React violently with water |
APPLICATION
AlCl3 Anhydrous is versatile inorganic chemical used in a large number of chemical reaction and syntheses.
Catalyst in Friedel Crafts & other related reaction.
Reforming Hydrocarbons.
Polymerization of light molecular weight Hydrocarbon
Electrolytic production of Aluminum melting
Flux in Aluminum melting
Manufacture of Decylbezene for Detergents
Anthraquinones & Substituted
Anthraquinones
Vat Dyestuffs
Pthalocynine Green
Acetophenone
Benzophenone
Titanium Dioxide
Butyl Rubber
Phenylethyl Alcohol
Aromatic Chemicals
Pesticides & Pharmaceuticals
AlCl3 Anhydrous Distribution in Various Industries
Pigment Industries (63%)
Pesticides Industries (18%)
Pharma Industries (9%)
Fine Chem & Aromatic (6%)
Others (4%)
PACKING
25 kgs bag packing with double PVC liner inside & Outer LDPE bag.
50 kgs / 100 kgs / 250kgs Drums inside epoxy coated with or without PVC liner
500 kgs /1000 kgs Jumbo bags OR can be customized as per requirements.
Tote bin packing as per customer's requirement.
SAFETY AND STORAGE
Aluminium Chloride Anhydrous is hygroscopic. It reacts violently with water generating heat and hydrochloride acid fumes which irritates the respiratory tract. Safety goggles, rubber shoes, rubber gloves made of acid resistant materials should be worn while handling the product. Direct contact with the skin causes thermal and acid burns. Any contact with the skin or eye should be flushed with large quantities of water and a physician should be called.
Store at ambient temperatures under shed, in well ventilated dry area & in airtight condition and away from incompatible substance . Handling system must be waterproof and unloaded with dry nitrogen or dry air system.
Environmental questions should also be considered while handling Aluminium Chloride Anhydrous as the fumes exuding from excessive exposure of the product are environmentally objectionable.
