Aluminium Arsenate

Aluminium arsenate is a chemical compound with the formula AlAsO4. It consists of one aluminium (Al) atom, one arsenic (As) atom, and four oxygen (O) atoms.

Aluminium arsenate is a white crystalline solid with a tetrahedral structure. It is insoluble in water but soluble in acids. It can be prepared by reacting aluminium sulfate with sodium arsenate in aqueous solution.

Aluminium arsenate has some important applications in industry. It is used as a catalyst in the production of hydrocarbons from natural gas. It also has potential applications in the field of electronics, as it has been shown to have good piezoelectric properties.

However, aluminium arsenate is also toxic and can cause health problems if ingested or inhaled. It has been classified as a carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), which means that it has the potential to cause cancer in humans. Therefore, it is important to handle this compound with care and follow proper safety procedures when working with it.