Solution reagent 2046.S

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Potassium alum, also known as alum stone, is a double salt belonging to the family of hydrated aluminum and potassium sulfates. The compound is identified by CAS number 7784-24-9 and has the chemical formula KAl(SO4)2·12H2O. In scientific fields, it is known as potassium aluminum sulfate dodecahydrate. The substance generally appears in the form of white crystals, odorless and soluble in water.
Potassium alum is used as a chemical raw material and technical reagent in various industrial and laboratory contexts. Thanks to its chemical-physical properties, it is employed in technical formulations, chemical processes, and industrial applications. Pro-Eko Srl supplies this product within its catalog of chemical reagents and technical products intended for laboratory and industry.
Chemical data and identification :
Chemical name: aluminum potassium double sulfate
CAS number: 7784-24-9
EC number: 233-141-3
Molecular formula: KAl(SO4)2·12H2O
IUPAC name: potassium aluminum sulfate dodecahydrate
Synonyms: alum stone, potassium alum, potassium aluminum sulfate
Commercial form: crystals
Chemical-physical properties :
Appearance: crystals
Color: white
Odor: odorless
Assay (dry basis): 97 – 99 %
Water (30 minutes at 45°C): max. 3 %
Product characteristics :
Potassium alum is a stable inorganic compound characterized by good solubility in water and chemical properties that allow its use in various technical applications. The product is generally supplied in the form of white crystals with defined and controlled chemical characteristics.