prcpare a pure Crystal of potasha lum
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What is Potash alum?
Potash alum is also called potassium aluminium sulfate is a chemical compound commonly encountered as the dodecahydrate. It is a double salt widely used in medicine and in the water purification process. Potash alum is not a complex salt. The chemical formula of potash alum is K2SO4.Al2(SO4)3.24H2O.
Aim:
To prepare potash alum from potassium sulfate and aluminium sulfate through crystallization.
Theory:
The formula for potash alum is K2SO4.Al2(SO4)3.24H2O. It is prepared by crystallizing the alum from a concentrated solution containing equimolar amounts of potassium sulfate and aluminium sulfate. It is a colourless, crystalline solid with a sour taste. The crystal of potash alum is octahedral in shape. It is commonly known as ‘fitkari’.
The chemical reaction is given below.
K2SO4(aq) + Al2(SO4)3(aq) → K2SO4.Al2(SO4)3.24H2O(s) (Potash Alum)
While dissolving aluminium sulphate in warm water a little amount of dilute sulfuric acid is added in order to prevent the hydrolysis of this salt.
When a solution containing two inorganic salts in a definite proportion is allowed to crystallize a double slat is said to have separated. The name alum is given to the special series of double salts. Aluminium is the most abundant metal and the recycling of aluminium products by melting and recasting into other metal products are used in the production of various aluminium compounds. In that one of the most useful compounds is potash alum.
Materials Required:
Potassium sulphate
Aluminium sulphate
Dil. sulfuric acid
Distilled water
Beaker
Conical flask
Tripod stand
Funnel
Burner
China dish
Wire gauze
Filter paper
Procedure:
Weigh 12.5g of potassium sulfate and dissolved in a minimum quantity of distilled water in a beaker. Stir to dissolve the crystals.
Take a conical flask, in that dissolve 50g of aluminium sulfate in warm water and add 3ml of dilute sulfuric acid to make the solution clear.
Filter the solutions if it is not clear.
Mix the two clear solutions in a china dish.
Place the china dish on a wire gauze over a burner.
Stir the solution and concentrate the solution till the crystallization point is reached.
Place the solution over a beaker containing cold water for a few hours.
Crystals of potash alum will get separated, filter then from the mother liquor and wash them with a small quantity of cold water.
Dry the crystals by pressing gently between the folds of the filter paper.
Weigh them on the chemical balance to know the yield.
Observations:
Colour of the crystal Colourless
Shape of the crystal Octahedral
Solubility in water Soluble
Action of blue litmus paper Blue litmus turns red
Results and Discussion:
The yield of Potash alum is _______ gm.
Expected yield is ______ gm.
Precautions:
To prevent hydrolysis of aluminium sulfate, dilute sulfuric acid should be added while preparing the saturated solution.
During crystallization do not disturb the solution.
For dissolving salts always use warm water.
The concentrated solution should be cooled slowly.
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Frequently Asked Questions on Preparation of Potash Alum
What are alums?
Alums are double salts containing sulphate ion and have similar composition and properties. Some examples for alums are sodium alum, ammonium alum, and chrome alum.
What is the action of heat on potash alum?
When moderately heated it dissolves in its water of crystallization. If more strongly heated water molecules evaporate and when exposed to very high temperatures sulfuric acid is expelled and remaining mixture contains alumina and sulfate of potash.
Mention the uses of potash alum
Used in the dyeing industry in the production of mordants and pigments.
Used in medicine as a styptic and astringent.
It is used to apply on cuts to stop bleeding.
Whether potash alum is acidic or basic?
It is acidic in nature. It turns blue litmus paper red. Due to hydrolysis of the salt solution is acidic.
What is the shape of crystals of potash alum formed?
The shape of crystals of potash alum formed is octahedral.
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Answer:
Firstly prepare a super concentrated solution by dissolving potash alum in water at high temp
Then slowly slowly reduce its temp with an thread inside the beaker u will get the crystal of potash alum around the thread
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