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Potash alum is another word for the chemical powder of aluminum potassium sulfate. Also known simply as "alum" or potassium alum. "There have been many industrial applications of potassium aluminum sulfate. It is an important part of many products created by the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food industries because of its astringency property. It is also used in the manufacture of paper, dyes, glue, and explosives. Additionally, it helps in the water purification process, is used to speed up the hardening of concrete and plaster, and acts as a catalyst in various chemical reactions." Source: jrank.org (http://science.jrank.org/pages/5422/Potassium-Aluminum-Sulfate.html)
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How do you prepare potash alum?
Many methods are available. Dissolve Kalunite or Kalinite in hot water and keep cooling. You get pure crystal. That the easiest method but not the less expensive one. Your result will depend mostly of the quality of raw material. The second methot consist to dissolve aluminum sulphate in hot water and add potash sulphate. The final product will depend of the purity of your raw material. The cost will depend of the purity of the raw material. There is another method but not applicable for commercial use.
What is the chemical name of alum?
aluminum potassium sulfate
What is alum powder called in English or Tamil?
In tamil its called as padikaaram alias padigaram
What is a abbreviation for Alaska?
there isn't one
What is abbreviation for potassium?
On the periodic table, the abbreviation for potassium is "K"
What is the theoretical yield of potash alum in preparation of potash alum?
if the mass of the Al metal is 0.0861g, and the mass of the potash Alum is 1.1g. what's the theoritical yield of the potash alum?
Why potash alum is used in purification of water?
Potash alum helps to precipitate contaminants from water.
What is the oxidation state of aluminium in potash alum.?
The oxidation state of aluminium in potash alum is 3
What is the common name for potash alum?
It's commonly called Alum
Does potash Alum Show sublimation or not?
no
What is the colour of potash alum'?
purple
Can you get Potash alum in a pharmacy?
Yes u can!
What is an alum stone?
An alum stone is a subsulphate of alumina and potash - also known as alunite.
Is alum the same thing as aluminum chlorohydrate?
Potash alum is another name for potassium alum. Alum is a class of molecular compounds, and included in the class is potassium alum. So, they are not the same thing, but yet very similar in that potash alum is a member of the alum class.
What are the effects of potash alum on human body?
Potash alum has the effect of a poison on the body. It has been linked to the incidence of Alzheimer's disease in people who have used it as a deodorant.
How many ions present in potash alum?
6
What is the pH potash alum?
A pH over 7.
