What is observed when alum is applied to bleeding from a cut? What is this effect called?
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Alum is an astringent.It is also an antiseptic.It acts as a catalyst for tissues to contract faster and constricts the blood vessels. Blood contains negatively charged particles. ... On applying alum on fresh wound, coagulation of negatively charged particles with Al3+ ions takes place and bleeding stops.
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