Aluminato de sodio

NaAlO₂

IUPAC: Sodium aluminate

CAS: 1302-42-7

Descripción general

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.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Oxígeno O 2 15,9990
Sodio Na 1 22,9900
Aluminio Al 1 26,9820

Composición elemental

Usos

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

Datos curiosos

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

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Corrosive (strongly alkaline)
  • ⚠ Causes burns

Estructura

SMILES

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

Propiedades

Tipo
salt
Estado
solid
Masa molar
81,97 g/mol
Densidad
1,5000 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
1650,0 °C
Solubilidad
soluble (strongly alkaline)

Descriptores moleculares

Masa exacta
81,9611
TPSA
34,1 Ų
Donadores de enlace de hidrógeno
0
Aceptores de enlace de hidrógeno
3
Enlaces rotables
0
Átomos pesados
4
Complejidad
18,0

También conocido como

Sodium aluminate

Frequently Asked Questions

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