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This is the Dodecahydrate form of aluminum potassium sulfate, commonly called alum. Learn how to grow large gem-like crystals with alum using a seed crystal! You can conduct this experiment at home or in the classroom. You can also use this bottle of alum to make your own crystal-filled geode and to build a water treatment system!
| Formula | AlK(SO4)2•12H2O |
| Formula Weight | 474.377 |
| Density | 1.76 g/cm³ |
| Grade | Reagent |
| Form | Crystalline |
| CAS # | 7784-24-9 |
| DOT Classification | Non-Regulated |
| Storage Code | Green |
| Shelf Life | 36 Months |
| Alternate Name | Potassium aluminum sulfate dodecahydrate |
| Common Uses | Water purification, leather dyeing, etc. |
Note: If you're looking for a smaller quantity of alum for a science experiment, check out Alum, 100 g.
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