Data set: Alum (01.00.005)
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Type Product flow |
Name Alum |
Reference Flow Property Mass (kg) |
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Classification Materials production / Inorganic chemicals |
Synonyms hydrated potassium aluminum sulfate; ammonium aluminum sulfate; sodium aluminum sulfate |
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General comment An alum is a type of chemical compound, usually a hydrated double sulfate salt of aluminium with the general formula XAl(SO. 4) 2·12 H. 2O, where X is a monovalent cation such as potassium or ammonium. Alum often refers to potassium alum. Alum refers to a collection of chemical compounds that are hydrated sulfate salts of aluminum and usually one other metal. Its standard is Industrial grade. |