Vanchlor Anhydrous Aluminum Chloride
- CAS Number
- 7446-70-0
- EC Number
- 231-208-1
- Chemical Name
- Aluminum chloride
- Chemical Family
- Aluminum Compounds
Anhydrous Aluminum Chloride is a key intermediate in the manufacture of a wide variety of specialty and commodity chemicals. Applications include the oxidation of titanium chloride, alkylation of olefinic esters and production of hydrocarbon additives. Finished products include titanium dioxide, synthetic detergents, pharmaceutical intermediates, styrene and ethyl benzene.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Granules
- Powder
- Solid
Product families
Applications
- Chemical Manufacturing
Product Families
- Inorganics
Other characteristics
- Synonyms
- AlCl3, Aluminium Chloride, Aluminum Trichloride
- Purity (Assay)
- 99.6 - 99.6 %
- Markets
- Industrial
- Appearance
- Powder to granular solid
- Technology
- Base Chemicals & Intermediates
- Particle Size
Vanchlor offers four standard mesh sizes along with a variety of custom sizes; 40 Powder - A free flowing powder that insures minimum reaction time yet can be transferred via additive feeders. Typically, 98% will flow through 40 mesh sieve, 65% through 100 mesh and less than 5% retained on 325 ASTM E-11.; 20 Powder - An intermediate powder normally used when handling systems will not allow processing of the -40 powder. Typically, 95% will flow through 20 mesh sieve, and 60% through a 100 mesh screen. A slightly slower reaction time can be expected with decrease dusting.; -4/+14 - This fine crystal is ideal for hand or direct addition due to the minimum amount of fine particles. It is also used for pilot and start-up formulations or recirculation streams. Typically, 95% will flow through a 4 mesh sieve and 85% held on a 14 mesh screen.; Custom Grinds - Vanchlor has available a unique combination of grade separation and size reduction equipment that offers a wide variety of custom formulations.
- Packaging Type
- Bags
- Bulk
- Drums
- Applicable Processes
- Chemicals Production
- Detergent Manufacturing
- Ethyl Benzene Manufacturing
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- Styrenic Resins Manufacturing
- Titanium Oxides Manufacturing
- Packaging and Shipping
Anhydrous aluminum chloride is packaged in a variety of containers including bags, drums, rigid flo-bins and bulk tank trucks*; Drums - Full open head steel drums with vent cap. Typical capacities include: 50 lbs., 100 lbs., 500 lbs., 550 lbs., and 600 lbs. net. Drum quantities should not be double stacked.; Rigid Flo-bins - Two types are available: 40 cubic feet (3000 lbs.) and l74 cubic feet (5000 lbs.) with an 8 inch butterfly valve. Loading accuracy is + 2lbs.; Bulk - Bulk tank trucks are available for large users of anhydrous aluminum chloride. Typical loads are approximately 45,000 lbs. Product is emptied form the tank using a pneumatic transfer system. The product arrives at the customers' plant in pneumatic trailer ready to be unloaded. The customer supplies 150 cfm of -80oF dew point nitrogen at 15-18 psig. Hoses used during offloading must meet pressure rating and certification requirements for this application.
- Base Chemicals Functions
- Intermediate
- Certifications and Compliance
- ISO 9002
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
11 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Melting Point (38 Psia) | 190.0 | °C |
| Specific Heat | 0.17 | cal/gram/°C |
| Solubility (15°C) | 70.0 | grams/100ml |
| Heat of Solution | 584.2 | cal/g |
| Specific Gravity (H₂O = 1) | 2.44 | — |
| Density (Solid, 20°C) | 2.44 | g/cc |
| Sublimation Point | 180.1 | °C |
| Triple Point (2.26 atm) | 192.6 | °C |
| Critical Temperature | 356.4 | °C |
| Critical Pressure | 29.4 | atm |
| Heat of Fusion | 72.0 | cal/g |
Table 2 of 2
9 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Assay | 99.6 | % |
| Non-Volatiles | 0.15 | % |
| Water Insoluble | 0.02 | % |
| Iron Content | 15.0 | ppm |
| Free Aluminum Content | 7.0 | ppm |
| Magnesium Content | 1.0 | ppm |
| Zinc Content | 10.0 | ppm |
| Copper Content | 5.0 | ppm |
| Molecular Weight | 133.34 | — |
