| M Formula: | Al(NO3)3•9H2O |
| Properties: | |
| White crystals. Mp 73C, decomposes at 150C. Soluble in cold water, alcohol and acetone; decomposes in hot water. | |
| Derivation: | |
| Formed by the action of nitric acid on aluminum and crystallization. | |
| Grade: | |
| Technical, CP (99.75%) | |
| Hazard: | |
| Powerful oxidizing agent. Do not store near combustible materials. | |
| Use: | |
| Textiles (mordant), leather tanning, manufacture of incandescent filaments, catalyst in petroleum refining, nucleonics, anticorrosion agent, antiperspirant. | |