Thermo Scientific Chemicals Devarda's Alloy, granular

Description

Devarda's Alloy is used as reducing agent in analytical chemistry for the determination of nitrates after their reduction to ammonia under alkaline conditions. It is also used in the quantitative or qualitative analysis of nitrates in agriculture and soil science before the development of ion chromatography. It is an important raw material and intermediate used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 8049-11-4
• Molecular Formula: Al9Cu10Zn
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 943.67
• MDL Number: MFCD00198176
• InChI Key: MPKKOQSNGWAMJD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: devarda's alloy, devarda's alloy, granular, al.cu.zn, devarda's alloy, p.a., alumane copper zinc, devarda's alloy, puriss. p.a., devarda's alloy, saj special grade, devarda's alloy, powder,-100 mesh, devarda's alloy, filings, +100 mesh, devarda inverted exclamation mark s alloy
• PubChem CID: 16211762
• IUPAC Name: aluminum;copper;zinc
• SMILES: [Al].[Cu].[Zn]

• Density: 4.355
• Quantity: 500 g
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water. Slightly soluble in hydrochloric acid
• Form: Granular
• Chemical Name or Material: Devarda's Alloy

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H228-H500
Precautionary Statement	P210-P240-P241-P280-P370+P378q
DOTInformation	Hazard Class: 4.1; Packaging Group: II
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only