Characteristic

Sodium aluminate is an inorganic chemical that is used as an effective source of aluminium hydroxide for many industrial and technical applications. Pure sodium aluminate (anhydrous) is a white crystalline solid having a formula variously given as NaAlO₂, NaAl(OH)₄ (hydrated),Na₂O·Al₂O₃, or Na₂Al₂O₄.

Chemical formula: Al₂O₃.Na₂O

Formula weight: 163.94 g/mol

Appearance:white powder (sometimes light-yellowish);hygroscopic/ when dissolved in water a colloidal black solution is formed

Density 1.52g/ml

Sensitivity: Hygroscopic. Ambient temperatures.

Solubility: Insoluble in alcohol, soluble in waterInsoluble in alcohol. Soluble in water.

Application

Sodium aluminum oxide is used in the isomerization of alkene and isomerization of amines. It is also used in water treatment as an adjunct and as a coagulant aid to flocculation. It is involved in the removal of silica and phosphates from waste water. It is employed to accelerate concrete solidification. It finds application in the paper industry and fire brick production. It acts as an intermediate in the production of zeolites.