ALUM

GPTKB entity

Statements (30)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:chemical_compound
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs potash alum
potassium alum
gptkbp:appearance colorless crystalline solid
gptkbp:CASNumber 7784-24-9
gptkbp:chemicalFormula KAl(SO4)2·12H2O
gptkbp:containsElement gptkb:sulfur
hydrogen
oxygen
aluminum
potassium
gptkbp:flavor astringent
sweetish
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label ALUM
gptkbp:isSolubleIn gptkb:water
gptkbp:meltingPoint 92°C (dehydrates)
gptkbp:molecularWeight 474.39 g/mol
gptkbp:type double sulfate salt
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:wheat
dyeing
water purification
tanning
aftershave
astringent
fireproofing textiles
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:medicine
cosmetics
food industry
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:GLUE
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6