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aluminum sodium sulfate

 
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(ə′lüm·ə·nəm ′sōd·ē·əm ′səl′fāt)

(inorganic chemistry) AlNa(SO4)2· 12H2O Colorless crystals with an astringent taste and a melting point of 61°C; soluble in water; used as a mordant and for waterproofing textiles, as a food additive, and for matches, tanning, ceramics, engraving, and water purification. Abbreviated SAS. Also known as porous alum; soda alum; sodium aluminum sulfate.


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