What is Al2SiO3? Important knowledge about Al2SiO3.

1. Definition of Al₂SiO₃
   Al₂SiO₃ is the chemical formula for andalusite, a natural mineral composed of chemical elements such as aluminum, silicon, and oxygen. This substance is known in English as “Andalusite”.

1.2. The atomic mass of Al₂SiO₃ is 162.05 g/mol. We can calculate this atomic mass based on the total mass of the chemical elements that make it up.

1.3. The molecular structure of Al₂SiO₃ consists of two aluminum atoms (Al), one silicon atom (Si), and three oxygen atoms (O).

1.4. Ion structure: Al₂SiO₃ does not form ions under normal conditions.

2. Properties of Al₂SiO₃

2.1. Al₂SiO₃ is a solid mineral, with colors ranging from white, gray, blue to brown. It has no distinctive smell. The pH level of Al₂SiO₃ is unclear because it is insoluble in water.

2.2. Al₂SiO₃ has a high heat resistance, therefore it is used in the manufacture of ceramics and fire-resistant materials.

3. Common chemical equation of Al₂SiO₃: There are no specific details about the common chemical reactions of Al₂SiO₃.

4. Synthesis of Al₂SiO₃

4.1. Laboratory synthesis of Al₂SiO₃: Al₂SiO₃ is usually not synthesized in the laboratory because it occurs naturally in the form of the mineral andalusite.

4.2. Industrial synthesis of Al₂SiO₃: It can be synthesized by heating materials that contain silicon and aluminum at high temperatures.