Aluminium Chloride (AlCl₃) -500g
Aluminium chloride (chemical formula: AlCl₃) is a white, crystalline compound that is highly hygroscopic and is used in a wide range of industrial and chemical processes. It exists in both anhydrous and hydrated forms. The anhydrous form is particularly important in chemical synthesis and catalysis, while the hydrated form is more commonly seen in laboratory applications.
Uses:
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Catalysis:
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Widely used as a catalyst in Friedel-Crafts reactions (e.g., alkylation, acylation) in organic synthesis.
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Also used in the production of aromatic compounds and as a Lewis acid in various chemical reactions.
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Manufacturing:
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Used in the production of aluminum metal through the Hall-Héroult process, where it acts as a flux to lower the melting point of alumina (Al₂O₃) in the electrolytic process.
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Water Treatment: Used in water purification to remove impurities by coagulation and flocculation.
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Pharmaceuticals: Employed in some antacids and astringents.
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Chemical Reactions: Used as a chlorinating agent in various organic and inorganic syntheses.
