This chemical is used for tanning leather, antiperspirants, corrosion inhibitors, extraction of uranium, petroleum refining, and as a nitrating agent. This chemical has a molecular formula weight of 375.13 and is also pure as well as completely reliable. • CAS number 13473-90-0 (anhydrous) • 7784-27-2 (nonahydrate) Properties: • Molecular formula Al(NO3)3 9H20 • Molar mass 212.9962 g/mol • Appearance colorless to white solid, hygroscopic • Density >1 g/cm³ • Melting point 73°C • Boiling point Decomposes at 135°C • Solubility in water 60.0 g/100 ml (0°C)