Aluminium sulfate
Chemical compound
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Aluminium sulfate is a salt with the formula Al₂(SO₄)₃. It is soluble in water and is mainly used as a coagulating agent in the purification of drinking water and wastewater treatment plants, and also in paper manufacturing. Wikipedia
Formula: Al₂(SO₄)₃
Molar mass: 342.15 g/mol
Soluble in: Water
Melting point: 770 °C (1,420 °F; 1,040 K) (decomposes, anhydrous); 86.5 °C (octadecahydrate)
IUPAC ID: Aluminium sulfate
3D model (JSmol): Interactive image
Acidity (pKa): 3.3–3.6