This alum has not, in fact, the same composition as the alums of France, England, and Germany, but it consists chiefly of cubic alum having a larger proportion of base.
The solubility of the various alumsin water varies greatly, sodium alum being readily soluble in water, whilst caesium and rubidium alums are only sparingly soluble.
It forms double salts with the sulphates of the metals of the alkalis, known as the alums (see ALUM.
Potash alum is most commonly used, soda and ammoniaalums to a less extent.
Manufacture of Aluminium Sulphates and Sulphates of Iron# -- Manufacture of Aluminium Sulphate and theAlums -- Manufacture of Sulphates of Iron.
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