Alum (Potash/Ammonium) – KAl(SO₄)₂·12H₂O / NH₄Al(SO₄)₂·12H₂O
Alum, commonly referred to as Potash Alum (KAl(SO₄)₂·12H₂O) or Ammonium Alum (NH₄Al(SO₄)₂·12H₂O), is a high-quality, white crystalline salt that is odorless and highly soluble in water. It is widely used in various industries, including water purification, food processing, and cosmetics.
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Alum, commonly referred to as Potash Alum (KAl(SO₄)₂·12H₂O) or Ammonium Alum (NH₄Al(SO₄)₂·12H₂O), is a high-quality, white crystalline salt that is odorless and highly soluble in water. It is widely used in various industries, including water purification, food processing, and cosmetics.
Key Features:
- Chemical Formula: KAl(SO₄)₂·12H₂O (Potash Alum) / NH₄Al(SO₄)₂·12H₂O (Ammonium Alum)
- Molar Mass: 474.39 g/mol (Potash Alum) / 453.32 g/mol (Ammonium Alum)
- Appearance: White crystalline solid
- Solubility: Highly soluble in water
- Applications:
- Water Purification: Used as a coagulating agent to remove impurities and clarify water.
- Food Processing: Acts as a food additive (E522) for pickling, baking, and preserving food.
- Cosmetics: Utilized in personal care products like deodorants and aftershaves for its astringent and antiseptic properties.
- Industrial: Employed in the paper, textile, and dyeing industries as a mordant and sizing agent.
Benefits:
- Improves water quality by removing impurities and clarifying water.
- Enhances the texture and stability of food products during pickling, baking, and preserving.
- Supports cosmetic applications with its astringent and antiseptic properties.
- Provides essential components for various industrial processes, including paper, textile, and dyeing industries.
Safety Information:
- Handling: Use appropriate protective equipment when handling Alum.
- Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture and incompatible substances.
- Hazards: Non-flammable, but may cause mild irritation to the skin, eyes, and respiratory system upon contact.
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