Sodium Aluminate

NaAlO₂

IUPAC: Sodium aluminate

CAS: 1302-42-7

Übersicht

Sodium aluminate is an important intermediate in the Bayer process for producing alumina from bauxite ore. It is formed when bauxite is digested in hot NaOH. It is also used as a water treatment chemical and in paper manufacturing.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Oxygen O 2 15,9990
Sodium Na 1 22,9900
Aluminum Al 1 26,9820

Elementare Zusammensetzung

O
39,0%
Na
28,0%

Verwendung

  • Bayer process intermediate (alumina production)
  • Water treatment (coagulant)
  • Concrete accelerator
  • Paper sizing

Wissenswertes

  • An essential step in producing all the world's aluminum metal starts with sodium aluminate

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Corrosive (strongly alkaline)
  • ⚠ Causes burns

Structure

SMILES

O=[Al-]=O.[Na+]

Eigenschaften

Typ
salt
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
81,97 g/mol
Dichte
1,5000 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
1650,0 °C
Löslichkeit
soluble (strongly alkaline)

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
81,9611
TPSA
34,1 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
4
Complexity
18,0

Auch bekannt als

Sodium aluminate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sodium Aluminate?
Sodium Aluminate (NaAlO₂) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Sodium aluminate.
What is the molecular weight of Sodium Aluminate?
Sodium Aluminate has a molar mass of 81.97 g/mol.
What state is Sodium Aluminate at room temperature?
Sodium Aluminate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Sodium Aluminate organic or inorganic?
Sodium Aluminate is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Sodium Aluminate?
Sodium Aluminate (NaAlO₂) is composed of Oxygen (O), Sodium (Na), Aluminum (Al).