Question

What is the chemical formula of potash alum?

Answer 1

Potash alum

• The chemical formula of potash alum is ${\mathrm{K}}_2{\mathrm{SO}}_4.{\mathrm{Al}}_2{\left({\mathrm{SO}}_4\right)}_3.24{\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}$
• The chemical name of potash alum is Potassium aluminum sulfate.
• It is also known as 'fitkari'.

Uses of Potash alum

• It is commonly used in the purification of water.
• It has cosmetic uses as a deodorant.