Aluminium sulphate is an Inorganic chemical compound containing Aluminium and sulphate roots (Sulphur and oxygen). In its anhydrous form, it is a white crystalline material with the formula Al₂(SO₄)₃ which rarely forms in nature spontaneously while in liquid form, it appears as a colourless liquid. Synthetic production of Aluminium Sulphate involved reaction of Aluminium Hydroxide with Sulfuric Acid.

Aluminium Sulphate is commonly known as Filter Alum and its technical name is Dialuminium Trisulphate. It is a non-toxic and non-combustible substance and does not have any major hazardous effects. However, it can cause irritation to the eyes when it comes in contact with it.

Aluminium Sulphate is the most widely used coagulant due to its efficiency and cost effectiveness. Alum is water soluble but insoluble in ethanol. It does not produce any odour and has a slightly sweet taste.

Aluminium sulphate has many uses and is a common substance that is used in our daily lives. It also finds application in a variety of industries. Some of the most common uses are

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USES AND APPLICATIONS FOR ALUMINIUM SULPHATE

INDUSTRIES

It is used in numerous industrial applications like: –

• Manufacture of Baking Soda
• Gardening to balance soil pH
• Paper manufacturing
• Sewage Treatment
• Fireproofing agent
• Dye industry
• Water purification

… and many more.