Ingredient in cosmetics and personal care products.
Chemical Composition and Properties:
Aluminum sulfate, also known as alum, has the chemical formula Al₂(SO₄)₃. It is a white crystalline solid that is soluble in water. Alum is commonly found as the hydrated form, Al₂(SO₄)₃·14H₂O, known as alumina or potassium alum. It is used in water purification, paper manufacturing, and as a mordant in dyeing and printing textiles.
Water Treatment:
Aluminum sulfate is extensively used in water treatment plants as a coagulant to clarify water by precipitating impurities and suspended solids. It works by neutralizing the electrical charges of particles in the water, allowing them to clump together and settle out.
Industrial Applications:
In addition to water treatment, aluminum sulfate is used in various industrial processes:
Paper Industry: It improves the paper's strength, brightness, and sizing.
Textile Industry: As a mordant in dyeing and printing textiles, it helps fix dyes to fabrics.
Construction Industry: It is used in cement and concrete manufacturing to accelerate the setting time and increase the hydration rate of cement.
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