Alum Powder

Alum Powder is a chemical compound, typically Potassium Alum (KAl(SO4)2·12H2O), often found in the form of a white crystalline powder. It is known for its astringent properties and is used in various applications, including food preservation, water purification, dyeing, and even as a shaving aid. Alum powder, particularly potassium alum, is a versatile compound with various uses, including water purification, food preservation, and personal care. It is also used in industrial processes like tanning and dyeing.

Uses of Alum Powder:

Water Purification: Alum acts as a flocculant, causing suspended particles in water to clump together, making them easier to settle out, thus purifying the water.

Food Preservation:

Alum is used in pickling to maintain the crispness of vegetables.

Personal Care:

Alum can be used as a natural deodorant due to its astringent and antibacterial properties.

It can be applied to minor cuts and nicks to help stop bleeding and prevent infection.

Alum can also soothe sunburns and reduce inflammation.

Skincare:

Alum can help reduce acne and breakouts due to its anti-inflammatory properties.

It can be used to fade scars and lighten skin by exfoliating and promoting skin cell turnover.

Other Uses:

Alum is used in the tanning of leather.

It can be used as a mordant in dyeing textiles.

It can be used to make textiles fire-resistant.

Alum is also an ingredient in some baking powder and aftershaves.

Technical Specifications:

Chemical Formula: KAl(SO4)2·12H2O

Appearance: White crystalline powder

Density: 1.725 g/cm³

Melting Point: ~92.5°C

Solubility: Soluble in water, solubility increases with temperature

Assay: Typically >99.0% Al2(SO4)3.(NH4)2.SO4.24H2O

pH (5% solution): ~2.70

Insoluble matter: Max. 0.10%

Heavy metal content (as Pb): Max. 50 ppm

Arsenic content (as As2O3): Max. 8 ppm

Free moisture (as H2O): Max. 0.50%

Packaging : 50 Kg. Bag

MOQ: 50 Kg.