Aluminum Potassium Sulfate, 500g

Lab grade chemical. Appears as white, odorless crystals having a stringent taste. Soluble in water, creating acidic solution. Non-combustible.

Aluminum potassium sulfate (potassium alum) is a versatile compound with a wide range of applications. In scientific laboratories, it is valued for its role in crystallization experiments, flame tests, and as a mordant. Industrially, it plays a crucial role in water treatment, cosmetics, food processing, textiles, paper production, and leather tanning. Its chemical properties, such as astringency, antiseptic nature, and ability to form large crystals, underpin these diverse uses.

Readily forms colorless cubic crystals. Click here to visit our Info & How-To Center about growing crystals.