| Formula / Notation | AlN3O9 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 13473-90-0 |
| Molecular Weight | 213.00 |
| Melting Point | 163 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | greater than 1 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Appearance | Aluminum nitrate appears as a white, crystalline solid. Noncombustible but can accelerate the burning of combustible materials. If large quantities are involved or the combustible material is finel... |
| Also Known As | aluminum trinitrate; 13473-90-0; Aluminum trinitrate; Nitric acid, aluminum salt; Aluminum(III) nitrate (1:3); Nitric acid, alumium salt; Nitric acid, aluminum salt (3:1); ALUMINUM(III) NITRATE; Nitrato de aluminio; Nitric acid, aluminum(3+) salt |
| Category | Salts |
What is Aluminium nitrate?
Aluminium trinitrate is an inorganic nitrate salt having Al(3+) as the counterion. It has a role as a NMR chemical shift reference compound. It is an aluminium coordination entity and an inorganic nitrate salt. It contains an aluminium(3+).
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: aluminum trinitrate
Other Names / Synonyms: aluminum trinitrate; 13473-90-0; Aluminum trinitrate; Nitric acid, aluminum salt; Aluminum(III) nitrate (1:3); Nitric acid, alumium salt; Nitric acid, aluminum salt (3:1); ALUMINUM(III) NITRATE; Nitrato de aluminio; Nitric acid, aluminum(3+) salt
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 163 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | greater than 1 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Molecular Weight | 213.00 |
| Appearance | Aluminum nitrate appears as a white, crystalline solid. Noncombustible but can accelerate the burning of combustible materials. If large quantities are involved or the combustible material is finel... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Aluminium trinitrate is an inorganic nitrate salt having Al(3+) as the counterion. It has a role as a NMR chemical shift reference compound. It is an aluminium coordination entity and an inorganic nitrate salt. It contains an aluminium(3+).
Used in food preservation, water treatment, chemical synthesis, fertilizers, and pharmaceutical applications.
Irritant or toxic depending on specific salt. Some salts are oxidising agents or toxic to aquatic environments. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Aluminium nitrate is: AlN3O9