Product Category: Water Treatment Chemicals / Mining Chemicals
Chemical Name: Aluminium Sulphate
Alternative Name: Alum
CAS Number: 10043-01-3
Chemical Formula: Al₂(SO₄)₃
Appearance: White to off-white granules
Product Overview
Aluminium Sulphate Granules are an effective primary coagulant used across municipal, mining and industrial water-treatment operations.
The granular form provides cleaner handling, reduced dust generation and controlled dissolution compared with very fine powders.
Typical Water-Treatment Grade Specification
| Property | Typical Specification |
| SKU | MCS-A9 |
| Appearance | White to off-white granules |
| Al₂O₃ Content | Approx. ≥17% |
| Iron – Fe | Typical low-iron grades ≤0.005% |
| Water Insoluble Matter | Typical ≤0.1% |
| pH – 1% Solution | Approx. 3.0–4.0 |
| CAS Number | 10043-01-3 |
| Formula | Al₂(SO₄)₃ |
The 17% Al₂O₃ level is commonly encountered in commercial granular water-treatment product specifications.
Applications
Drinking-water treatment, mining water treatment, industrial wastewater treatment, effluent clarification, phosphorus removal, pulp and paper manufacturing and general industrial process-water treatment.
Key Benefits
Effective coagulation performance, convenient granular handling, reduced dust compared with powder and suitability for large-scale chemical dosing operations.
Packaging
Typically supplied in moisture-resistant bags or FIBC bulk bags according to customer requirements.
Storage
Store in a dry, covered and well-ventilated location. Protect from moisture and incompatible materials.
