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Is it possible to prepare Aluminum chloride (hexahydrate) solution(15%) from Aluminum chloride powder (ANHYDROUS)? I need it only in small quentities ie. 100ml.
Please help.
Please help.
Lok said:Just add water, stirr, a bit of heat would help but not too much.
Seriously water plus AlCl3 is a very powerful almost explosive reaction, lots of heat comes out of it. So you will have to add the water carefully. A simple method is take your AlCl3 and leave it out in the open for a few days, it will absorb ambient humidity and then adding more water will be by far less explosive. Or add water with a steam bath. Easy to build, take a pot with a lid add hot water in it, and place your AlCl3 in a cup so that it does not get wet or floats, close the lid and wait for a bit.
To get AlCl3*6H2O from AlCl3 it's better if you use dilute HCl, instead of water.guyat35 said:Is it possible to prepare Aluminum chloride (hexahydrate) solution(15%) from Aluminum chloride powder (ANHYDROUS)? I need it only in small quentities ie. 100ml.
Please help.
To prepare AlCl3 (Hexahydrate) 100ml, you will need aluminum chloride (AlCl3), deionized or distilled water, a stirring rod, a beaker or flask, and a balance for measuring the amount of AlCl3 needed.
The procedure for preparing AlCl3 (Hexahydrate) 100ml involves measuring out the desired amount of AlCl3, adding it to the beaker or flask, and then slowly adding deionized or distilled water while stirring continuously until the AlCl3 is completely dissolved. The solution can then be transferred to a volumetric flask and topped off with water to reach the 100ml mark.
Preparing AlCl3 (Hexahydrate) 100ml allows for the creation of a standardized solution of this compound, which can be used for various experiments and analyses in the laboratory. It also ensures accuracy and consistency in experiments that require a specific concentration of AlCl3.
The prepared AlCl3 (Hexahydrate) 100ml solution should be stored in a tightly sealed container, away from direct light and heat. It is also recommended to label the container with the date and concentration of the solution for future reference.
AlCl3 (Hexahydrate) can be corrosive and can cause skin and eye irritation. It is important to wear appropriate personal protective equipment, such as gloves and goggles, when handling this compound. It should also be used in a well-ventilated area to avoid inhaling any fumes.