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Iron Free Aluminum Sulfate

SALH / Type A (Powder)

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SALH / Type A (Powder)

Aluminum Sulfate Powder es an organic salt of molecular formula Al2(SO4)3 14,3H2O. It is used as a coagulant / Flocculant in the treatment of wastewater and for human consumption, paper making as well as many other industrial applications. It complies with the chemical specifications of the American Water Works Association B403-09.

Guaranteed Specifications

Appearance Powder White / Slightly Amber
% Al2O3 17.0 Mín.
% Fe2O3 0.20 Máx.
% Water Insoluble Matter 0.5 Máx.
% Water Of Crystalization 42.50 máx
% Basicity(as Al2O3) ≤0.60
% Passes Through Sieve (2mm) ≥ 85

Dosage / Dissolution

Aluminum Sulfate Powder, is a salt easily soluble in water, solutions can be prepared with solid aluminum sulfate concentrations up to 55%.

For water treatment it is suggested that the concentration does not exceed 5% of solid aliminum sulfate, in order to achieve a good dissolution rate. The residence time in the tank where the material is dissolved should not be less 2.5 min. The maximun dose es 150 mg/L.

Technical Data

  • Typical values in aluminum sulfate SALH.
  • Maximun value allowed in the product according to the specification of 150 mg/liter.

    • Presentation: There are three modalities.
    • • Big Bags of 1000Kg.
    • • Polypropylene bags of 25 or 50Kg.
    • • 1Kg and 4Kg containers.

    Jar Test

     Bagging

    Solidification

    Trituration

    Metals of Toxicological Concern

    In regard to impurities, the Venezuelan Standard COVENIN 1350-2006 establishes the following: "Aluminum sulfate should not contribute more than 10% of the maximum value allowed in the current national health standards for drinking water quality". Thus, for a maximum dose of 150 mg/liter of aluminum sulfate, there are the specifications shown in the following table vs. the typical values of the impurities in the product.

    Metal 10% of the Norm (mg/l) Typical Values Specification
    Antimony 0.0006 2.43 4
    Arsenic 0.001 3.5 7
    Barium 0,07 0.41 467
    Beryllium 0.0004 0.25 3
    Cadmium 0.0003 <1 2
    Chromium 0.005 0.6 33
    Copper 2 2.69 13,333
    Lead 0.001 <4 7
    Mercury 0.0001 <0.2 1
    Selenium 0.001 <1 7
    Thallium 0.0002 <0.5 1

    Downloadable Files

    • Data Sheet
    • Security Data

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