Rock Alum Powder

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Alum is used as a deodorant because of its effectiveness in destroying bacteria. The alum you find here is the alum traditionally used as a deodorant, and its technical name is double aluminium potassium sulphate.

IDENTIFICATION AND PROPERTIES POTASSIUM ALUM

Name: Rock Alum. Alumina Potassium Sulphate
Synonyms: Hydrated Alum, Rock Alum, Neapolitan Alum, Neapolitan Alum
CAS: 10043-67-1
EC: 233-141-3

  • Appearance: Crystalline powder
  • Colour: White
  • Odour: Odourless
  • pH at 25ºC: 3.5 (1% solution)
  • Melting point: 93ºC
  • Boiling point: 200ºC
  • Flash point: Non-flammable
  • Density: 1.64 g/cc
  • Solubility: Easily soluble in water. 150gr./l in water at 20ºC.
  • Decomposition temperature: > to 770ºC
  • Explosive properties. Non-explosive
  • Oxidising properties: Not oxidising

USES OF ROCK ALUM

  • Preservative additive, astringent
  • Mordant textile pigments
  • Gluing process Paper
  • Coagulating agent
  • Tanning additive
  • Yeast
  • Cosmetic Products
  • Pharmacists
  • Photochemical laboratory products
  • Toner and inks
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