- Definition of Al2S3
1.1 Names
1.1.1 Common name: Aluminum sulfide
1.1.2 English name: Aluminum sulphide
1.2. Atomic mass
Aluminum sulfide consists of 2 Al atoms and 3 S atoms.
1.3. Molar mass
The molar mass of Aluminum sulfide is 150.158 g/mol.
1.3.1 Molecular structure
The Al2S3 molecule consists of 2 Al atoms and 3 S atoms.
1.4 Ion structure
In the Al2S3 molecule, Al forms the Al3+ ion and S forms the S2- ion.
- Properties: Al2S3
2.1 Physical properties of Al2S3
State: Al2S3 is in solid form
Color: White or pale yellow
Odor: Odorless
pH: There is no information about the pH of Al2S3.
2.2 Chemical properties of Al2S3
It reacts with water to produce hydrogen sulfide gas and aluminum hydroxide.
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Common chemical equations involving Al2S3
Reaction with water: Al2S3 + 6H2O -> 2Al(OH)3 + 3H2S -
Synthesis of Al2S3
4.1 Laboratory synthesis of Al2S3
Al2S3 is synthesized through the reaction between Al and S at high temperature: 2Al + 3S -> Al2S3.
4.2 Industrial synthesis of Al2S3
In industry, Al2S3 is not widely synthesized due to its chemical properties.