Aluminium sulphate in Nairobi Kenya is a chemical agent most commonly used in water purification, for the pH regulation of garden soil and in waste water treatment. Medically, it is primarily used as a coagulating agent in minor cuts and abrasions as well as deodorant.
Some of the synonames of Aluminium Sulphate in Nairobi Kenya are Synonyms Aluminiumssalt, Alunogenite, Cake alumimium, Filter aluminium, Alum, Aluminum Sulphate, Liquid Alum, Sulfate Aluminum Solution, Sulphuric Acid, Aluminum Salt
Aluminium Sulphate in Nairobi Kenya is also known by its Chemical Formula Al2(SO4)3
Alum which the other name for Aluminium Sulphate is usually in the form of a white crystalline substance that dissolves in water to form a “yellow” solution.
It has a variety of other applications, including in the manufacturing of paper, textiles, and in various industrial processes. In addition, alum has medicinal uses as an astringent and as a component of antiperspirants.
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Characteristics of Aluminium sulphate
Molar Weight …… 342.15 g/mol (anhydrous); 666.44 g/mol (octadecahydrate)
Melting Point.………..770 °C
Boiling Point……….759.71 °C
Density……………..2.672 g/cm3 (anhydrous); 1.62 g/cm3 (octadecahydrate)
Forms………..”Liquid, YelloW
Uses and Applications of Aluminium Sulphate
USES
Water Treatment and Purification
- Used as a coagulant in water treatment plants to remove impurities by causing particles to clump together for easy filtration.
- Helps in wastewater treatment by reducing turbidity and removing phosphorus.
2. Paper Manufacturing
- Used in the paper industry to size paper, improving its strength and making it resistant to ink bleeding.
3. Textile Industry
- Acts as a mordant in dyeing fabrics, helping dyes bond to fibers.
4. Agriculture
- Lowers soil pH to improve crop growth in alkaline soils.
- Used in poultry farming to reduce ammonia levels in chicken litter.
5. Food Industry
- Used as a food additive (E520) in baking powders and pickling to regulate acidity.
6. Firefighting
- A component in some fire retardants to prevent the spread of flames.
7. Construction Industry
- Used in concrete as an accelerator to speed up setting time.
8. Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Uses
- Found in some deodorants and antiperspirants due to its ability to reduce sweat.
Key applications
- Wastewater treatment
- Leather processing
- Metal finishing
- Pulp and paper
- Textile handling
- Solvents
- Paint and Coatings
Industries
Pulp and Paper
Water treatment
