Aluminium potassium sulphate dodecahydrate

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TC552M
CAS Number : 7784-24-9
Synonym : Potassium alum dodecahydrate
Molecular Formula : AlK(SO₄)₂.12H₂O
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Product Identifier

Product Name Aluminium potassium sulphate dodecahydrate
Specifications Meets USP 41- NF 36, EP 9.0, JP 17 and BP 2016 testing specifications
Product Code TC552M
Molecular weight 474.39
Molecular formula AlK(SO4)2.12H2O
CAS No. 7784-24-9
Synonym Potassium alum dodecahydrate

Technical Specification

Appearance (USP) Large, colorless crystals, crystalline fragments, or white powder
Appearance (EP, BP) Granular powder or colourless, transparent, crystalline masses
Appearance (JP) Colourless or white crystals or powder
Solubility (USP) Very soluble in boiling water. Freely soluble in water and in glycerin; insoluble in alcohol
Solubility (EP, BP) Freely soluble in water, very soluble in boiling water, soluble in glycerol, practically insoluble in ethanol (96%).
Solubility (JP) Freely soluble in water, and practically insoluble in ethanol (95%) and in diethyl ether
Identification A : (USP) A precipitate is formed that dissolves in an excess of the reagent
Identification A : (EP, BP) Gives the reaction of sulfates
Identification : (JP) Complies
Identification B : (USP) A violet color is imparted to the flame
Identification B : (EP, BP) Solution S gives the reaction of aluminium
Identification C: (USP) A white crystalline precipitate is formed within 30 min
Identification C: (EP, BP) The filtrate gives reaction (a) of potassium
Identification D: (USP) Meets the requirements
Appearance of solution : (EP, ВР) 5% solution in water is clear and colourless
pH (10% in water at 25°C) : (EP, BP) 3.00-3.50
Ammonium: (EP, BP) <= 0.20%
Iron (EP, BP) <= 0.01%
Iron (USP) No blue colour is produced immediately
Iron (JP) <= 0.0020%
Heavy metals (USP, BP, JP) <= 0.0020%
Arsenic : (JP) <= 0.00033%
Loss on drying : (USP) 43.00 - 46.00% (at 200°, increase the temperature to 400° and dry at 400° to constant weight)
Assay (EDTA-Back Titration, dried basis) 99.00-100.50%
Assay (EDTA Titration) : (EP, BP) 99.00-100.50%
Assay (EDTA-Back Titration) : (JP) min. 99.50%

Storage and Shelf Life

Storage Store at 10-30°C away from bright light
Shelf life 48 months
Usage Use before expiry date given on the product label
CAS Number : 7784-24-9
Synonym : Potassium alum dodecahydrate
Molecular Formula : AlK(SO₄)₂.12H₂O
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Product Name Aluminium potassium sulphate dodecahydrate
SKU TC552M
CAS No 7784-24-9
EC No. 233-141-3
Molecular formula AlK(SO₄)₂.12H₂O
Synonym Potassium alum dodecahydrate
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