Aluminum Powder Metal – CAS 7429-90-5 – High Reactivity Fine Powder

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Aluminum Powder (CAS 7429-90-5) is a fine, silvery metal powder widely used in chemical reactions, metallurgy, pyrotechnics, and industrial formulations. Due to its high surface area and reactivity, it is ideal for use in thermite reactions, rocket fuel formulations, and laboratory-scale experiments involving metal powders.

🧪 Common Applications:

• Fuel component in pyrotechnics and propellants

• Thermite and exothermic welding reactions

• Conductive pastes and coatings

• Metal additive in industrial or chemical processing

• Laboratory synthesis and demonstrations

Specifications:

• Chemical Name: Aluminum

• CAS Number: 7429-90-5

• Form: Fine metallic powder

• Color: Silver to gray

• Odor: Odorless

• Solubility: Insoluble in water

• Packaging: Moisture-resistant, resealable container

Safety & Handling:

• Highly flammable as a fine powder – keep away from heat, sparks, open flames

• Avoid generating dust or static discharge

• Use only in controlled, well-ventilated environments

• Wear protective gloves, goggles, and dust mask

• Store in a cool, dry place, tightly sealed

Hazard Classification (GHS):

• Signal Word: Danger

• Hazard Statements:

  • H228 – Flammable solid

  • H261 – In contact with water, releases flammable gases

• Precautionary Statements:

  • P210 – Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames

  • P280 – Wear protective gloves/eye protection

  • P370 + P378 – In case of fire, use Class D extinguishing agent