Aluminium Sulfide :: Aluminium Sulphide

Description

Aluminium Sulfide or aluminium sulphide is a chemical compound with the formula Al2S3. It comprises yellowish-gray lumps and has the odour of hydrogen sulphide. The material is sensitive to moisture, hydrolyzing to hydrated aluminium oxides/hydroxides. This can begin when the sulfide is exposed to the atmosphere. The hydrolysis reaction generates gaseous hydrogen sulfide (H2S).
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Application

Aluminium sulphide is used to prepare hydrogen sulphide for purification of hydrochloric acid and sulphuric acid, precipitating sulphides of metals, analytical reagent, source of sulphur and hydrogen.

Shipment / storage

Mostly shipped in bags.

Risk factors

  • Moisture damage
  • Contamination/defilement

Decomposes and forms a grey powder if exposed to moist air. Irritant to skin and tissue.

Reference is made to the relevant IMO publications of hazardous cargo.

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