Inorganic Salts
Potassium Alum, FCC
High-purity potassium alum for water purification and various applications.
- Article code
- KALUM
- Grade
- FCC
- Category
- Inorganic Salts
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Properties
- Article / SKU
- KALUM
- Chemical Formula
- KAl(SO4)2·12H2O
- HTS Code
- 2833.30.00.00
Packaging options
- 10 Lbs
- 2 Lbs
- 50 Lbs
Details
Potassium alum, also known as potash alum or potassium aluminum sulfate, has the chemical formula KAl(SO4)2·12H2O. Commonly referred to as alum, it is a versatile compound used in water purification, leather tanning, dyeing, fireproof textiles, and baking powder. It also has cosmetic applications as a deodorant, aftershave treatment, and styptic for minor shaving cuts. Alum crystallizes in regular octahedra with flattened corners and is widely used in crystal growth experiments.
Water purification
Leather tanning
Fireproofing textiles
Baking powder ingredient
Cosmetic uses (deodorant, aftershave, styptic powder)
Crystal growth experiments
Additional Information:
Potassium alum is a versatile FCC-grade compound with a wide range of industrial, cosmetic, and educational applications. For more information, download the Safety Data Sheet.