Alum Powder

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Purity	>99%
Usage/Application	Industrial
Appearance	White crystalline solid Hygroscopic.
Size	50 kg. bag
Classification	alum, any of a group of hydrated double salts, usually consisting of aluminum sulfate.
Packaging Type	50 Kg. Bag
Application	Industrial
Type	Potassium alum is used most often, although ammonium alum, ferric alum, and soda alum.
Solid Content	The commerical standard for water soluble alum is not less than 17.0% Al2O3 for solid .
Formula	KAl(SO4)2.12H2O
Colour	White crystals
Form	Potash alum or simply "alum"soda alum" or "SAS".Ammonium alum.
Packaging Size	50 Kg. Bag
State	powder
Categories	Potassium Alum,Soda Alum,Ammonium Alum,Chrome Alum.
Grade	Technical
Usage	purification of drinking water as a chemical flocculant.water treatment.
White	powder
Physical State	powder
Moisture Content	alum, any of a group of hydrated double salts, usually consisting of aluminum sulfate.
Pack Size	50 kg.
Pack Type	HDPE Bag.
Color	white
pH Value	3
Grade Standard	Technical Grade
Molecular formula	K2(SO4).Al2(SO4)3.24H2O
pH	3
Soluble In	water
Density	1.725 g/cm3
Melting point	92 to 95 DegreeC
Boiling point	Decomposes at 200 DegreeC
From	powder
Molar mass	342.15 g/mol
Shelf Life	2 to 3 years
Chemical Formula	Al2(SO4)3 .14 H2O
Packing Type	hdpe bag
Packing Size	50 kg.
Moisture	45.57 percent.
Solubility in water	soluble.
CAS No	7784-24-9
Usage Application	water treatment
CAS No.	7784-24-9
Country of Origin	Made in India

Alum powder (Crystallized Potassium Aluminum Sulfate) is an astringent white substance commonly used in pickling recipes to retain crispness. You can find it in the spice aisle of grocery stores. It's also an ingredient in baking powder (responsible for the faintly metallic taste).
it is Non Ferric & Non Ammonia.

Generally, an alum block is used after shaving to soothe the skin, prevent the spread of bacteria, and reduce bleeding associated with minor nicks and cuts. It can also be used to prevent some of the more annoying side effects of shaving, such as razor burn and ingrown hairs.

Uses:

Purification of drinking water as a chemical flocculant in styptic pencil to stop bleeding from minor cuts
The adjuvant in vaccines ( a chemical that enhances the immune response) deodorant "rock"
Pickling agent to help keep pickles crisp
Flame retardant
The acidic component of some types of baking powder
An ingredient in some homemade and commercial modeling clay
An ingredient in some depilatory (hair removal) waxes
Skin whitener
Ingredient in some brands of toothpaste

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