What is the difference between Potassium Alum and Aluminum?

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Aluminium Potassium Alum
1. Aluminium is a metal present in group 13 and period 3. It is represented by the symbol $Al$ . 1.Potash alum or salt of Potassium aluminium sulfate ( $KAl {({SO}_{4})}_{2} . 12 H_{2} O$ ) commonly known as Phitkari.
2.It shows strong metallic nature as it readily loses ions and forms cation ( ${Al}^{+ 3}$ ). 2. It is commonly encountered as the dodecahydrate $KAl {({SO}_{4})}_{2} . 12 H_{2} O$ .
3.It is used in the manufacturing of ship buildings, and aircraft industries. 3. It is commonly used in water purification, tanning industry, fireproof textiles, dyeing, etc.
4. It shows various properties like malleability, ductility, corrosion resistance, etc. 4. It can be used on daily basis as a deodorant, as an aftershave cream, and as a styptic for minor bleeding from shaving, it also has cosmetic applications.

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Aluminium	Potassium Alum
1. Aluminium is a metal present in group 13 and period 3. It is represented by the symbol $Al$ .	1.Potash alum or salt of Potassium aluminium sulfate ( $KAl {({SO}_{4})}_{2} . 12 H_{2} O$ ) commonly known as Phitkari.
2.It shows strong metallic nature as it readily loses ions and forms cation ( ${Al}^{+ 3}$ ).	2. It is commonly encountered as the dodecahydrate $KAl {({SO}_{4})}_{2} . 12 H_{2} O$ .
3.It is used in the manufacturing of ship buildings, and aircraft industries.	3. It is commonly used in water purification, tanning industry, fireproof textiles, dyeing, etc.
4. It shows various properties like malleability, ductility, corrosion resistance, etc.	4. It can be used on daily basis as a deodorant, as an aftershave cream, and as a styptic for minor bleeding from shaving, it also has cosmetic applications.