Aluminum Carbonate 250g
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Aluminum carbonate is a chemical compound with the formula Al2(CO3)3. It is a white, crystalline solid that is insoluble in water. Aluminum carbonate is not commonly encountered in pure form due to its high instability, especially in the presence of water and carbon dioxide. Instead, it tends to decompose into aluminum hydroxide and carbon dioxide when exposed to moisture or acidic conditions.
Uses of Aluminum Carbonate
Research:
In some scientific research, aluminum carbonate may be used as a precursor or intermediate compound in the synthesis of other compounds. Its instability can sometimes be advantageous in specific reactions.
Analytical Chemistry:
While not a common reagent, aluminum carbonate may find use in certain analytical chemistry procedures, particularly in the separation or purification of substances.
Catalysts:
Aluminum compounds, including aluminum carbonate, can sometimes serve as catalysts in certain chemical reactions, although other aluminum compounds like aluminum chloride or alumina are more commonly employed for this purpose due to their greater stability.
Educational Purposes:
In educational laboratory settings, aluminum carbonate might be used to demonstrate principles of chemical synthesis, decomposition reactions, or as a subject for student experiments on the properties of compounds.
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Properties
- Color: Red to purplish-red.
- Solubility: Soluble in water and ethanol.
- Staining Characteristics: Stains chromatin and cytoplasmic components, providing contrast for better visualization under a microscope.
Preparation
- Ingredients:
- Carmine dye: A natural red dye extracted from the cochineal insect.
- Acetic acid: A colorless liquid organic compound with a pungent smell.
- Procedure:
- Dissolve a specific amount of carmine powder in hot distilled water.
- Add glacial acetic acid to the solution.
- Filter the mixture to remove any undissolved particles.
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Physical Properties:
- Appearance: Colorless, transparent crystals or white powder.
- Solubility: Soluble in water but insoluble in alcohol.
- Melting Point: Decomposes at high temperatures before melting.
Chemical Properties:
- Molecular Formula: KAl(SOā)āĀ·12HāO
- Molecular Weight: 474.39 g/mol (for the dodecahydrate form)
- Acidity: It is slightly acidic in aqueous solution.
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