Aljumokalievyh alum

Colorless transparent crystals. Alum sparingly soluble in cold water and is very easy to hot. Have a sweet astringent taste. On the air almost do not erode. When heated to 120 °C, lose water of crystallization, becoming white the powder of burnt alum, slightly soluble in water.
Alum can be produced by mixing hot water equimolar solutions of sulphates of various metals. Upon cooling such a solution from it are formed and kristallizuetsya alum. In addition, this substance found in the natural environment. Often it can be found in nature, as salt mineral of mountain-volcanic origin. In the laboratory aljumokalievyh alum get in the processing of bauxite or clay. Also use hot sulfuric acid. The resulting material is used with К2ЅО4, resulting in formation of alum.

Product non-toxic, fire - and explosion-proof.

When working with the drug should be used personal protective equipment (respirator, rubber gloves, goggles) and follow the rules personal hygiene. The premises shall be equipped with common supply and exhaust ventilation; analysis of the drug in laboratories should be carried out in the exhaust closet.

Transporterowych all kinds of transport in accordance with goods transportation regulations, operating in this mode of transport. The drug is stored in the package manufacturer in covered warehouses. Storage should be carried out in a dry, well-ventilated area.

Wide used in cosmetic, light and clothing industry. Item used as a natural deodorant, a small opening is capable of to slow the growth of bacteria and other. Alum is used as mordant dyeing woolen or cotton fabrics. Also alum is used as a tanning agent in leather industry during the quartz treatment. In addition also, this chemical is actively used in medicine as styptic, and is used to treat herpes and other of inflammatory processes.