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Alum is always crystal - its just that the powder is made of very small ones. The simple answer would be 'take a hammer to them'.

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How can you make pure crystals of alum from impure alum?

To make pure crystals of alum from impure alum, start by dissolving the impure alum in warm water. Filter the solution to remove any impurities, and then cool the filtered solution slowly. As the solution cools, pure alum crystals will start to form. Carefully collect the crystals and allow them to dry to obtain pure crystals of alum.


Do salt crystals grow faster than alum crystals?

Salt crystals generally grow faster than alum crystals because salt is more soluble in water and forms crystals more quickly. Alum crystals tend to grow slower due to their lower solubility in water.


Why should you not wash alum crystals in water?

Alum crystals are made of aluminum potassium sulfate, and are usually made by slowly dehydrating an aqueous solution of aluminum potassium sulfate. So, when you put water back onto a dried crystal, you will begin to dissolve it again.


What cations can be used to make alum crystals?

either Aluminum or Boron are used in the synthesis of alum crystals


Do alum crystals grow better in dark or light?

Alum crystals typically grow better in a dark environment as light exposure can cause the crystals to degrade or discolor. It is important to store alum crystals in a dark place to maintain their quality and appearance.


How does hydrated potassium alum visually compare to the anhydrous form?

Hydrated potassium alum appears as colorless or white crystals with a smooth or glassy texture, while the anhydrous form typically appears as a white powder. Hydrated potassium alum can also exhibit water droplets on its surface due to its water content, whereas the anhydrous form does not show this characteristic.


How do you make crystals without alum?

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How long to make alum crystals?

To make alum crystals, it usually takes 2-3 days for the crystals to fully form. The process involves creating a supersaturated solution of alum, which allows the crystals to slowly grow over time. Patience is key in this process to allow the crystals to reach their desired size.


What happens when you add alum to water?

crystals form


Why does alum make big crystals?

It's not that only alum makes big crystals.. There are so many compounds that can make big crystals. Even Sodium Hydroxide makes very good and big crystals. For crystals you need a uniform arrangement of atoms in space. For big crystals all you need is patience. The slower is the crystallization process the bigger crystals are formed. What industries do is called seeding. They make a good concentrated solution of the compound whose crystals are needed and then they put a crystal of the same compound in the solution. The new crystals form and attach to the crystal making quick and big crystals.


What are alum crystals made of?

they are made of cmpounds of ion matter and matrons


What are three spices that can form crystals?

sugar, salt, and alum powder