Facilities & Chemicals

Function of Alum in Water Treatment Aluminum sulfate, also known as alum, is a chemical compound with the formula Al2(SO4)3. It’s extensively used in water treatment processes, particularly in waterworks, for various purposes such as: Coagulation: Aluminum sulfate is primarily used as a coagulant in water treatment. When added to water, it undergoes hydrolysis, forming aluminum hydroxide precipitate. This precipitate …