Question

Uses of Alum Crystals​

Answer 1

Answer:

purification of drinking water as a chemical flocculant.

in styptic pencil to stop bleeding from minor cuts.

the adjuvant in vaccines ( a chemical that enhances the immune response)

deodorant "rock"

pickling agent to help keep pickles crisp.

flame retardant.

the acidic component of some types of baking powder

Answer 2

Answer:

• Alum mainly uses as a water purifier in water treatment by flocculation method; it is the process in which colloidal particle separates and sediments under the form of flakes; once the sediment is thrown away, the water is boiled to kill bacteria, it is due to the adding clarifying agent. Alum is an old-fashioned and antique method to clean drinking water.
• Alum is used as a mouth freshener/wash in a lousy oral breath. Take one glass of water, add 1 gm of Alum with a pinch of rock salt, and gargle mouth using this solution.
• Alum as a skin whitener. Alum is a useful component that is used in skin tightening and whitening. Alum helps to remove dead tissue and excessive oil on the skin.
• Alum is used in the preparation of topical formulations like gel or creams forms. These types of topical formulations are more effective in treating acne scars and pigmentation marks.
• Women mainly use Alum along with warm water to remove unwanted/facial hairs.
• In saloons, Alum is used on bruises or scratches during shaving.
• Alum has excellent antiseptic properties, and it kills dental bacteria, strengthens gums. Alum helps to treat dental problems like tooth decay, toothache, sore gums, cavities.
• Alum is used to retain crispiness in bakery products, and thus it is used in baking.