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What is powdered alum?
Alum refers to a specific chemical compound and a class of chemical compounds. The specific compound is the hydrated aluminum potassium sulfate with the formula KAl(SO4)2.12H2O.
Where can I find finely powered alum?
I'd check out the spice section of a grocery store (alum is used for some pickling brines), or you could try a drug store. If you can get non-finely powdered alum, you can pulverize it to a fine powder yourself using a mortal and pestle.
How do you make styptic powder?
Go to the Spice section of Ralph's, Von's, etc.and pick-up A jar of powdered Alum ! Alum was used in styptic.pencils Originally !! Now Styptic pencils are made of " aluminum something
Where can you buy alum?
Alum is a compound used in many things but it depends on the quantity of alum you need to use. 2 ounces of alum is often sold in the spice section of many grocery stores. Check with your local nutrition stores, they may have larger quantities or there are many online retailers as well. You can find more information here: www.nutsonline.com
Can you use cheesecloth instead of a spice bag?
Yes you can. My grandmother used this method for years.
What is difference between feeric alum and non ferric alum?
Ferric alum contains iron, which gives it a yellow color, while non-ferric alum does not contain iron and is typically colorless. Ferric alum is commonly used in water purification and wastewater treatment processes, while non-ferric alum is used in industries like paper manufacturing and tanning.
What is alum used for?
Alum is used in vaccines as an adjuvant. Alum is commonly used as a coagulant in water treatment. And its used for domestics water.
What does alum mean?
alum is used in a doctors office when giving birth
Can alum be used as a remedy for cold sores"?
Yes, alum can be used as a remedy for cold sores.
Is salsa used for entertainment?
Salsa music is used for entertainment. Salsa the sauce is also excellent to serve while entertaining.
What happens to aluminum during electrolysis?
Alum in a salt, its a combination of Alkali metal such as sodium or potassium and a metal such as aluminum or iron. It is used as a food additive, but can be toxic to humans if taken in amounts of an ounce or more. It has a faint metallic smell, as in Baking Powder
What cations can be used to make alum crystals?
either Aluminum or Boron are used in the synthesis of alum crystals
