Aluminum nitrate is a white, crystalline solid that is highly soluble in water. Its chemical formula is Al(NO3)3, which means it is a neutral salt. Here are some key details about aluminum nitrate:
- Positive ions: Aluminum (Al)
- Negative ions: Nitrate (NO3)
- Ingredients or materials: Aluminum nitrate is made up of aluminum and nitrate ions. It is not compatible with combustible materials, strong bases (such as sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide), strong acids (such as hydrochloric, sulfuric, and nitric), metals, metal salts, cyanides, thiocyanates, organic materials, and halogenated hydrocarbons (such as methyl chloride and trichloroethylene) .
Aluminum nitrate is used in a variety of applications, including tanning leather, as an antiperspirant, corrosion inhibitor, and nitrating agent. It is also used in petroleum refining, dyeing, and the extraction of uranium and actinide elements.
