Category: Water Treatment Industry
Sodium Aluminate
A coagulant and pH adjuster, particularly effective in water quality enhancement, used as a sizing agent in the paper industry, and as a set accelerator for concrete.
Overview
Sodium Aluminate is a chemical compound with the formula 𝑁𝑎𝐴𝑙𝑂2NaAlO2, widely used as a coagulant in water treatment processes. It effectively removes suspended particles and phosphates, improving water clarity and quality.
In the water treatment industry, Sodium Aluminate is crucial for water clarification, phosphorus removal, and pH adjustment. It is also used in the paper and textile industries for enhancing product quality.
| CAS Number | 11138-49-1 |
| Chemical Formula | 𝑁𝑎𝐴𝑙𝑂2 |
| Concentrations | Water clarification: 50-150 mg/L; Phosphorus removal in wastewater: 25-75 mg/L; pH adjustment: Varies depending on pH |
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Industrial Applications
Water Treatment
- Coagulant: Improves water clarity by aggregating suspended particles.
- Phosphorus removal: Reduces phosphate levels to prevent eutrophication.
- pH adjustment: Modifies pH to optimal levels for treatment processes.
Paper Industry
- Sizing agent: To enhance paper durability and usability
- Retention aid: To improve the retention of fillers and fine particles for higher-quality papermaking.
Textiles
- Mordant: Improves the uptake of dyes by the fabric fibers
- Strengthening agent: To enhancing the overall tensile strength of the fabric
Construction
- Set accelerator: Accelerates the setting time in concrete production.
Glass Manufacturing
- Clarifying agent: To improve glass quality by eliminating impurities
Other Applications
- Pigment production: Assists in the creation of titanium dioxide pigments.
- Chemical manufacturing: For synthesis of zeolites and other complex industrial chemicals.
