Aluminium nitrate (Al(NO₃)₃) is a white, water soluble inorganic salt and a strong oxidizing agent widely used in industry and laboratories.Chemical PropertiesAluminium nitrate primarily exists as the nonahydrate form, Al(NO₃)₃·9H₂O, which is a white crystalline solid highly soluble in water (73.9 g/100 mL at 20°C) and also soluble in ethanol and acetone. It is hygroscopic, absorbing moisture from the air, and exhibits strong oxidizing properties.Aluminium nitrate has diverse industrial and laboratory uses:
- Catalyst in petroleum refining and production of fuels.
- Production of aluminium oxide (alumina) and cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries.
- Leather tanning and as a nitrating agent in explosives.
- Corrosion inhibitors and antiperspirants.
- Extraction of uranium and actinide elements in chemical processes. 2
- Used in pyrotechnics for bright flashes and smoke due to its oxidizing properties.
Aluminium nitrate has diverse industrial and laboratory uses:
- Catalyst in petroleum refining and production of fuels. 2
- Production of aluminium oxide (alumina) and cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries. 1
- Leather tanning and as a nitrating agent in explosives. 2
- Corrosion inhibitors and antiperspirants. 2
- Extraction of uranium and actinide elements in chemical processes. 2
- Used in pyrotechnics for bright flashes and smoke due to its oxidizing properties.