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  2. Medical News Today
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    Alum for skin: Uses, benefits, and safety - Medical News Today

    • Alum is a compound that contains aluminum. In cosmetics, alum usually refers to potassium alum, which has astringent and antibacterial properties. However, it may not be safe for long-term use.… See more

    What is alum?

    Alum is a term that can refer to several aluminum compounds. In cosmetics, it usually refers to potassium alum, a type of mineral salt.
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    Properties of alum for the skin

    Potassium alum has several properties that companies utilize in personal care products.
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    Cosmetic uses for alum

    Shaving
    Alum blocks make for popular shaving products because they prevent bacterial growth and reduce inflammation. This may help reduc… See more

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    Benefits of alum for the skin

    People have used alum medicinally for a long time. However, it is unclear if it has any long-term benefits for skin health, as there are no scientific studies on this topic. Much of wh… See more

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    Risks of alum to the skin

    Poisoning
    If a person gets alum or styptic pencil in their eyes, it can cause irritation. In some cases, it may cause long lasting damage. If alum gets i… See more

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  1. Blue Aluminum is a specialized form of aluminum powder commonly used as a fuel in pyrotechnic compositions to produce vibrant blue effects in fireworks displays.

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    What are alums used for?
    Alums have many uses, but they have been partly supplanted by aluminum sulfate itself, which is easily obtainable by treating bauxite ore with sulfuric acid. The commercial uses of alums mainly stem from the hydrolysis of the aluminum ions, which results in the precipitation of aluminum hydroxide. This chemical has various industrial uses.

    Alum | Definition, Uses, Formula, & Facts | Britannica

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    Where do alums come from?
    Alums occur naturally in various minerals. Potassium alum, for example, is found in the minerals kalinite, alunite, and leucite, which can be treated with sulfuric acid to obtain crystals of the alum. Most alums have an astringent and acid taste. They are colourless, odourless, and exist as a white crystalline powder.

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    What is aluminium based alum used for?
    Aluminium-based alums have been used since antiquity, and are still important for many industrial processes. The most widely used alum is potassium alum. It has been used since antiquity as a flocculant to clarify turbid liquids, as a mordant in dyeing, and in tanning.

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    Can aluminum sulfate form alums?
    Aluminum sulfate can thus form alums with sulfates of the singly charged cations of potassium, sodium, ammonium, cesium, and other elements and compounds. In similar fashion, sulfates of the triply charged cations of iron, chromium, manganese, cobalt, and other metals may take the place of aluminum sulfate.

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    Is alum a good antiperspirant?
    Alum is a popular ingredient in antiperspirants for its ability to reduce sweating. It is available in both standard deodorants and as a block that people get wet and then rub directly under the arms. Some companies refer to these products as “crystal deodorants.”

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    Who discovered common alum?
    The composition of common alum was determined finally by Louis Vauquelin in 1797. As soon as Martin Klaproth discovered the presence of potassium in leucite and lepidolite, [e] Vauquelin demonstrated that common alum is a double salt, composed of sulfuric acid, alumina, and potash.

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  4. Wrisco
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    Blue Aluminum - Blue Sheet Metal - Wieland

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    Blue Aluminum - Fireworks Cookbook

    Blue Aluminum is a specialized form of aluminum powder commonly used as a fuel in pyrotechnic compositions to produce vibrant blue effects in fireworks displays.

  6. Amazon
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    McCormick Alum, 1.9 oz
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  8. Etsy
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  9. bluewaterwelding.com
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    Bluewater Welding & Fabrication

    Bluewater is a manufacturer of aluminum products for the marine and construction industries with commercial and residential applications…. Our Aluminum Products are non-polluting, maintenance free, durable, and …

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  11. Britannica
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  12. Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks
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    Three Creeks - Metro Parks - Central Ohio Park System

    Three Creeks is named for the confluence where Alum, Big Walnut and Blacklick creeks join. Owls, great blue herons and more than 100 species of birds have been sighted. Visitors may catch a glimpse of beaver, mink, coyote and deer.