Aluminium Hydroxide Powder

Description

Aluminium hydroxide, also known as aluminic hydroxide, is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Al(OH)₃. It is found in nature as the mineral gibbsite (also known as hydrargillite) and its three rarer polymorphs: bayerite, doyleite, and nordstrandite. Here are some key points about aluminium hydroxide: Amphoteric Properties: Aluminium hydroxide exhibits both basic and acidic properties. Closely related compounds include aluminium oxide hydroxide (AlO(OH)) and aluminium oxide (Al₂O₃), both of which are also amphoteric. These compounds are major components of the aluminium ore bauxite . Uses: Aluminium hydroxide has various applications: In the construction industry , it is used in materials like drywall and cement. As a binder in pharmaceutical tablets and capsules. In the food industry , it acts as a firming agent .