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water of hydration

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water of hydration [′wȯd·ər əv hī′drā·shən]
(chemistry)
Water present in a definite amount and attached to a compound to form a hydrate; can be removed, as by heating, without altering the composition of the compound. Also known as water of crystallization.


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It also releases water of hydration similar to ATH.
It retards combustion by absorbing heat endothermically, cooling the substrate, promoting char formation, and ultimately decomposing to release its water of hydration, similar to alumina trihydrate (ATH).
The water of hydration of the aluminum trihydrate crystal is released beginning at 230 [degrees] C, which absorbs heat and provides water vapor to cool the rubber article and disperse smoke.
 
 
 
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