A white crystalline compound, used in solution for coating paper prior to marbling, for setting dyes on fabrics and other applications.
Al2(SO4)3.K2SO4.24H2O
This product looses 18 H2O at 92.5oC and becomes anhydrous at 200oC. It forms cubic or octahedral crystals that are soluble in cold water, very soluble in hot water, and insoluble in ethanol and acetone.
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