The catalyst. In chemical reactions, anhydrous aluminum trichloride is mainly used as a catalyst, especially in the fields of organic synthesis and petrochemical industry, which can promote intramolecular esterification, oxidation, alkylation, oximation and other reactions, and improve the reaction rate and selectivity in olefin polymerization. A stabilizer. Anhydrous aluminum trichloride can be used as a derivative of aluminum, used to manufacture a variety of aluminum alloys and reactors, so as to obtain good stability, and can also be used as a stabilizer in electroplating, leather manufacturing and other industrial fields. Chlorination agent. Anhydrous aluminum trichloride also plays an important role in the synthesis of alkylating agents for detergents, synthetic drugs, synthetic dyes, synthetic rubber, plastics, spices and so on.
Water treatment industry. Anhydrous aluminum trichloride plays an important role in the clarification, purification and disinfection of industrial and civil tap water, as an efficient flocculant and precipitating agent, can effectively remove impurities and suspended substances in sewage, and can be used as a disinfectant to kill bacteria and viruses in water.
The metallurgical industry. In the field of metallurgy, anhydrous aluminum trichloride, as a pretreatment agent for aluminum, promotes the crystallization process of aluminum, improves the yield and quality of aluminum, and helps to reduce the emission of pollutants as a desulfurizer in steel refining.
The pharmaceutical industry. Anhydrous aluminum trichloride is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry as a hemostatic agent and antiperspirant. It binds with proteins in the skin to form a film-like substance, plays an astringent and hemostatic role, and can be used as an antiperspirant to treat hyperhidrosis and odor.
Other application scenarios. Anhydrous aluminum trichloride is also used in cellulose production, oil field development and fire fighting, as a catalyst in cellulose production, as an acidifier in oil field development, and as a flame retardant in fire fighting.
In addition, anhydrous aluminum trichloride can also be used in food grade products, such as swelling agents, anti-discoloration agents, pectin flocculants, etc.