Aluminum Sulfate Uses
The use of alum
Alum is quite widely used. In the matter of water purification, the effect is remarkable. The turbidity of the water, when alum is added, it can make the suspended particles in the water gather and settle, make the water clear, and can be used for daily drinking and many clean areas that require water.
In the papermaking industry, it is also indispensable. It can be used as a paper sizing agent to form a protective film on the surface of the paper, enhancing the water resistance of the paper, and making the ink not easy to spread when writing, improving the quality of writing and printing.
In food processing, it is also useful. Often used as a leavening agent, such as when frying fritters, it is used in combination with baking soda, etc., and chemically reacts when heated to produce carbon dioxide gas, which makes fritters and other pasta swelling and soft, and has a better taste. However, it contains aluminum, which is harmful to health due to excessive consumption. There are many restrictions on its use today.
In the field of medicine, alum is also effective. It has the ability to converge and stop bleeding. It can be used externally to treat wound bleeding and help wounds coagulate. It can also be used as a disinfectant to kill some bacteria and microorganisms and prevent wound infection.
In the tanning industry, it can be used as an aluminum tanning agent. Assists in leather tanning, making leather soft, tough, and has good corrosion resistance, prolonging the service life of leather.
Alum is used in a wide range of industries, but when using it, it is necessary to weigh the pros and cons according to the regulations to ensure safety and effectiveness.
Alum is quite widely used. In the matter of water purification, the effect is remarkable. The turbidity of the water, when alum is added, it can make the suspended particles in the water gather and settle, make the water clear, and can be used for daily drinking and many clean areas that require water.
In the papermaking industry, it is also indispensable. It can be used as a paper sizing agent to form a protective film on the surface of the paper, enhancing the water resistance of the paper, and making the ink not easy to spread when writing, improving the quality of writing and printing.
In food processing, it is also useful. Often used as a leavening agent, such as when frying fritters, it is used in combination with baking soda, etc., and chemically reacts when heated to produce carbon dioxide gas, which makes fritters and other pasta swelling and soft, and has a better taste. However, it contains aluminum, which is harmful to health due to excessive consumption. There are many restrictions on its use today.
In the field of medicine, alum is also effective. It has the ability to converge and stop bleeding. It can be used externally to treat wound bleeding and help wounds coagulate. It can also be used as a disinfectant to kill some bacteria and microorganisms and prevent wound infection.
In the tanning industry, it can be used as an aluminum tanning agent. Assists in leather tanning, making leather soft, tough, and has good corrosion resistance, prolonging the service life of leather.
Alum is used in a wide range of industries, but when using it, it is necessary to weigh the pros and cons according to the regulations to ensure safety and effectiveness.

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