How to Prepare a 25% Aluminum Chloride Solution

[icuk]

Does anyone know a good method of producing Aluminum Chloride in liquid form? I need to prepare a 25% Aluminum Chloride Solution for my presentation. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[chemisttree]

You can do that by dissolving aluminum in hydrochloric acid and boiling off the HCL. The reaction produces hydrogen, hot HCl fumes and may spit as the liquid is boiled to dryness. Pretty dangerous stuff! It is much easier and safer to buy the aluminum chloride as aluminum chlorohydrate.

Aluminum chloride (AlCl3, anhydrous) will react with water aggressively to form aluminum chlorohydrate and hydrochloric acid. Since you intend to make up an aqueous solution of this, you could start with aluminum chlorohydrate.

 

[ravenprp]

There are a few different methods for producing Aluminum Chloride in liquid form, but one common method is to dissolve Aluminum Chloride hexahydrate (AlCl3·6H2O) in water. This compound is readily available and can be purchased from chemical suppliers. To prepare a 25% solution, you will need to dissolve 25 grams of Aluminum Chloride hexahydrate in 100 mL of water. Stir the solution until the solid is completely dissolved. If you need a larger volume, you can scale up the amounts accordingly. It is important to note that Aluminum Chloride can be corrosive and should be handled with caution. It is also recommended to wear proper protective gear, such as gloves and goggles, when handling this chemical. I hope this helps with your presentation.