Properties:
White amorphous powder or gel
Odorless and tasteless
Insoluble in water
Chemically stable and non-toxic
Chemical formula: Al(OH)₃
Preparation:
Produced by reacting aluminum sulfate with sodium hydroxide.
Chemical Reaction:
Aluminum hydroxide precipitates out and is then filtered, washed, and dried.
Uses:
As a non-systemic antacid to treat acid indigestion, heartburn, and upset stomach.
As a phosphate binder in the treatment of hyperphosphatemia in patients with chronic kidney disease.