Title: Aluminum Sodium Sulfate
CAS Registry Number: 10102-71-3
Molecular Formula: AlNaO8S2
Molecular Weight: 242.10
Percent Composition: Al 11.14%, Na 9.50%, O 52.87%, S 26.49%
Line Formula: NaAl(SO4)2
Literature References: Prepn: Gmelins, Aluminum (8th ed) 35B, p 378-384 (1934).
Derivative Type: Dodecahydrate
Additional Names: Sodium alum; soda alum
Properties: Colorless crystals or white granules or powder. d 1.61. mp about 60°. Sol in 1 part water. Practically insol in alc.
Melting point: mp about 60°
Density: d 1.61
Use: Industrially, like aluminum potassium sulfate.
Therap-Cat: Astringent.
Therap-Cat-Vet: Astringent.
Keywords: Astringent. |