Ammonium Alum – Product DescriptionAmmonium Alum, chemically known as Ammonium Aluminium Sulphate(NH4)Al(SO4)2⋅12H2O(NH₄)Al(SO₄)₂·12H₂O(NH4)Al(SO4)2⋅12H2O, is a crystalline inorganic compound widely used in water treatment, textile processing, paper manufacturing, leather tanning, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and chemical industries. It functions primarily as a coagulant, mordant, and clarifying agent.
Key Features- High solubility in water
- Effective coagulation and flocculation
- Low iron content for clear results
- Stable chemical composition
- Suitable for industrial and technical applications
Typical Specifications- Chemical Formula: (NH₄)Al(SO₄)₂·12H₂O
- Al₂O₃ Content: ~10–11%
- Ammonium (NH₄⁺): ~3–4%
- Iron (Fe): Very low
- pH (1% solution): 3.0–3.5
- Form: Crystals / powder
- Colour: White to colourless
Applications- Drinking water & wastewater treatment
- Textile dyeing and printing
- Paper & pulp industry
- Leather processing
- Cosmetics and pharmaceutical formulations
- Chemical and laboratory use
Packaging- 25 kg / 50 kg PP or HDPE bags
- Jumbo bags (500–1,000 kg)
- Export packing as per buyer requirement
Shelf Life- 24 months when stored in a dry and cool environment
Export MarketsAmmonium Alum has consistent international demand, especially in developing and industrializing regions.
Major Export Destinations
- Bangladesh – water treatment & textile industry
- Nepal – municipal water purification
- Sri Lanka – textile and paper industries
- Middle East (UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia) – water treatment & industrial use
- Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria, Ghana) – drinking water & wastewater treatment
- Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines) – textile & chemical applications