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SULFATO ALUMINIO [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-07-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- spangolite
1, record 1, English, spangolite
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mineral ... consisting of a hydrous basic sulfate and chloride of aluminum and copper in dark-green hexagonal crystals. 2, record 1, English, - spangolite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: Cu6Al(SO4)(OH)12Cl.3H2O 3, record 1, English, - spangolite
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- spangolite
1, record 1, French, spangolite
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Minéral (sulfate) du système cristallin rhomboédrique, se présentant en petits cristaux prismatiques ou tabulaires, vert à vert-bleu, à trait vert pâle, à éclat vitreux. 2, record 1, French, - spangolite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
C'est un minéral secondaire des zones d'oxydation des minerais cuprifères. 2, record 1, French, - spangolite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : Cu6Al(SO4)(OH)12Cl.3H2O 3, record 1, French, - spangolite
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mineralogía
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- espangolita
1, record 1, Spanish, espangolita
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sulfato hidratado de aluminio y cobre [...]; cristaliza en el sistema rómbico. 1, record 1, Spanish, - espangolita
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-12-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Mineralogy
- Geochemistry
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- aluminium potassium sulfate dodecahydrate
1, record 2, English, aluminium%20potassium%20sulfate%20dodecahydrate
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- aluminium potassium bis(sulfate) dodecahydrate 2, record 2, English, aluminium%20potassium%20bis%28sulfate%29%20dodecahydrate
correct
- hexaaquaaluminium potassium bis(sulfate) hexahydrate 2, record 2, English, hexaaquaaluminium%20potassium%20bis%28sulfate%29%20hexahydrate
correct
- potassium alum 3, record 2, English, potassium%20alum
obsolete
- potash alum 4, record 2, English, potash%20alum
obsolete
- common alum 2, record 2, English, common%20alum
obsolete
- alum 5, record 2, English, alum
obsolete
- aluminium potassium sulfate 6, record 2, English, aluminium%20potassium%20sulfate
avoid, see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A white or colourless crystalline compound [that] forms cubic or octahedral crystals that are soluble in cold water, very soluble in hot water, and insoluble in ethanol or acetone. 7, record 2, English, - aluminium%20potassium%20sulfate%20dodecahydrate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
7784-24-9: Chemical Abstracts Service registry number corresponding to the molecular formulae KAl(SO4)2•12H2O or Al2(SO4)3,K2SO4,24H2O. 8, record 2, English, - aluminium%20potassium%20sulfate%20dodecahydrate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) recommends the form "aluminium" instead of "aluminum." 2, record 2, English, - aluminium%20potassium%20sulfate%20dodecahydrate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
aluminium potassium sulfate dodecahydrate: form recommended by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) for the systematic name corresponding to the Chemical Abstracts Service registry number 7784-24-9. 8, record 2, English, - aluminium%20potassium%20sulfate%20dodecahydrate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
aluminium potassium sulfate: incomplete form. 2, record 2, English, - aluminium%20potassium%20sulfate%20dodecahydrate
Record 2, Key term(s)
- aluminum potassium sulfate dodecahydrate
- aluminum potassium bis(sulfate) dodecahydrate
- aluminum potassium sulfate
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Minéralogie
- Géochimie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- sulfate d'aluminium et de potassium dodécahydraté
1, record 2, French, sulfate%20d%27aluminium%20et%20de%20potassium%20dod%C3%A9cahydrat%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- sulfate d'aluminium et de potassium dodécahydrate 1, record 2, French, sulfate%20d%27aluminium%20et%20de%20potassium%20dod%C3%A9cahydrate
correct, masculine noun
- bis(sulfate) d'aluminium et de potassium dodécahydraté 1, record 2, French, bis%28sulfate%29%20d%27aluminium%20et%20de%20potassium%20dod%C3%A9cahydrat%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- bis(sulfate) d'aluminium et de potassium dodécahydrate 1, record 2, French, bis%28sulfate%29%20d%27aluminium%20et%20de%20potassium%20dod%C3%A9cahydrate
correct, masculine noun
- bis(sulfate) d'hexaaquaaluminium potassium 1, record 2, French, bis%28sulfate%29%20d%27hexaaquaaluminium%20potassium
correct, masculine noun
- sulfate double d'aluminium et de potassium 1, record 2, French, sulfate%20double%20d%27aluminium%20et%20de%20potassium
masculine noun, obsolete
- alun de potassium 1, record 2, French, alun%20de%20potassium
masculine noun, obsolete
- alun potassique 2, record 2, French, alun%20potassique
masculine noun, obsolete
- alun de potasse 3, record 2, French, alun%20de%20potasse
masculine noun, obsolete
- sulfate alumino-potassique 1, record 2, French, sulfate%20alumino%2Dpotassique
masculine noun, obsolete
- alun 4, record 2, French, alun
masculine noun, obsolete
- sulfate d'aluminium potassium 1, record 2, French, sulfate%20d%27aluminium%20potassium
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sulfate du système cristallin cubique, se présentant en agrégats massifs, en stalactites ou en cristaux octaédriques. 5, record 2, French, - sulfate%20d%27aluminium%20et%20de%20potassium%20dod%C3%A9cahydrat%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
7784-24-9 : numéro de registre du Chemical Abstracts Service correspondant aux formules moléculaires brutes KAl(SO4)2•12H2O ou Al2(SO4)3,K2SO4,24H2O. 6, record 2, French, - sulfate%20d%27aluminium%20et%20de%20potassium%20dod%C3%A9cahydrat%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
sulfate d'aluminium et de potassium dodécahydraté : forme recommandée par l'Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée (UICPA) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro de registre du Chemical Abstracts Service 7784-24-9. 6, record 2, French, - sulfate%20d%27aluminium%20et%20de%20potassium%20dod%C3%A9cahydrat%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
sulfate d'aluminium et de potassium : forme incomplète. 1, record 2, French, - sulfate%20d%27aluminium%20et%20de%20potassium%20dod%C3%A9cahydrat%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Mineralogía
- Geoquímica
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- alumbre
1, record 2, Spanish, alumbre
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- alumbre potásico 2, record 2, Spanish, alumbre%20pot%C3%A1sico
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sulfato doble de aluminio y potasio, hidratado, en el que el potasio o el aluminio pueden estar sustituidos por iones de su misma valencia. Se ha usado como curtiente, hemostático o mordiente. 1, record 2, Spanish, - alumbre
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: KAl(SO4)2•12H2O 3, record 2, Spanish, - alumbre
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-07-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- aluminite
1, record 3, English, aluminite
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- websterite 2, record 3, English, websterite
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A native monoclinic hydrous aluminum sulfate used in tanning, papermaking, and water purification. 3, record 3, English, - aluminite
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: Al2(SO4)(OH)4•7H2O 4, record 3, English, - aluminite
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- aluminite
1, record 3, French, aluminite
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- webstérite 2, record 3, French, webst%C3%A9rite
former designation, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sulfate d'aluminium naturel [...] 3, record 3, French, - aluminite
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : Al2(SO4)(OH)4•7H2O 4, record 3, French, - aluminite
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mineralogía
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- aluminita
1, record 3, Spanish, aluminita
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sulfato de aluminio [...] 1, record 3, Spanish, - aluminita
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: Al2(SO4)(OH)4•7H2O 2, record 3, Spanish, - aluminita
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-02-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- cyanotrichite
1, record 4, English, cyanotrichite
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- lettsomite 2, record 4, English, lettsomite
correct
- velvet copper ore 3, record 4, English, velvet%20copper%20ore
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mineral ... occurring as a hydrous basic copper aluminum sulfate in bright blue fibrous forms. 4, record 4, English, - cyanotrichite
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- cyanotrichite
1, record 4, French, cyanotrichite
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- lettsomite 2, record 4, French, lettsomite
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sulfate naturel hydraté d'aluminium et de cuivre [bleu ciel à bleu d'azur]. 3, record 4, French, - cyanotrichite
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mineralogía
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- cianotriquita
1, record 4, Spanish, cianotriquita
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- lettsomita 1, record 4, Spanish, lettsomita
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sulfato de cobre y aluminio, de color azul, que cristaliza en el sistema rómbico. 1, record 4, Spanish, - cianotriquita
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-02-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- tamarugite
1, record 5, English, tamarugite
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hydrous sulphate of aluminium and sodium. 2, record 5, English, - tamarugite
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- tamarugite
1, record 5, French, tamarugite
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sulfate hydraté naturel d'aluminium, de sodium et de calcium, contenant aussi du chlore. 2, record 5, French, - tamarugite
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mineralogía
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- tamarugita
1, record 5, Spanish, tamarugita
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sulfato hidratado de aluminio y sodio [...] que cristaliza en el sistema monoclínico [...] 1, record 5, Spanish, - tamarugita
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] mineral blanco que resulta de la deshidratación parcial de la mendocita. 1, record 5, Spanish, - tamarugita
Record 6 - internal organization data 2016-02-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- pickeringite
1, record 6, English, pickeringite
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- magnesia alum 1, record 6, English, magnesia%20alum
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... white to faintly colored fibrous masses. 1, record 6, English, - pickeringite
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- pickeringite
1, record 6, French, pickeringite
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sulfate hydraté de magnésium et d'aluminium, cristallisé dans le système monoclinique [...] 1, record 6, French, - pickeringite
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[...] assez semblable d'aspect à l'«halotrichite». [La pickeringite] se présente en agrégats fibreux et en efflorescences incolores, blanches ou jaunes, et se forme par altération de schistes à pyrite ou d'amas de ce minéral. On le trouve au Chili, au Mexique, aux États-Unis et en Italie (île d'Elbe). 1, record 6, French, - pickeringite
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mineralogía
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- pickeringita
1, record 6, Spanish, pickeringita
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sulfato hidratado de aluminio y magnesio [...] 1, record 6, Spanish, - pickeringita
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-06-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- alunogen
1, record 7, English, alunogen
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mineral which consists of a white, fibrous aluminum sulphate occurring as an incrustation or efflorescence in the walls of mines or in quarries. 2, record 7, English, - alunogen
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
alunogen: ... [means] to make alum. 3, record 7, English, - alunogen
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: Al2(SO4)3•18H2O 2, record 7, English, - alunogen
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- alunogène
1, record 7, French, alunog%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- alunogénite 2, record 7, French, alunog%C3%A9nite
feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Minéral du système triclinique constitué de sulfate hydraté d'aluminium, se présentant en masses fibreuses ou en encroûtements blancs à jaunes. 2, record 7, French, - alunog%C3%A8ne
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : Al2(SO4)3•18H2O 2, record 7, French, - alunog%C3%A8ne
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mineralogía
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- alunógeno
1, record 7, Spanish, alun%C3%B3geno
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sulfato de aluminio hidratado [...] que cristaliza en el sistema monoclínico. 1, record 7, Spanish, - alun%C3%B3geno
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: subíndice Al2(SO4)3•18H2O 2, record 7, Spanish, - alun%C3%B3geno
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-06-15
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- felsöbanyite
1, record 8, English, fels%C3%B6banyite
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A massive snow-white hydrous aluminum sulphate mineral ... 1, record 8, English, - fels%C3%B6banyite
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- felsöbanyite
1, record 8, French, fels%C3%B6banyite
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- felsobanyite 1, record 8, French, felsobanyite
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sulfate hydraté naturel d'aluminium, variété de webstérite. 1, record 8, French, - fels%C3%B6banyite
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mineralogía
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- felsobanyita
1, record 8, Spanish, felsobanyita
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sulfato hidratado de aluminio, cristalizable en el sistema rómbico [...] 1, record 8, Spanish, - felsobanyita
Record 9 - internal organization data 2011-06-03
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies) Record 9
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- halotrichite
1, record 9, English, halotrichite
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- feather alum 2, record 9, English, feather%20alum
correct
- iron alum 1, record 9, English, iron%20alum
correct
- mountain butter 1, record 9, English, mountain%20butter
correct
- butter rock 1, record 9, English, butter%20rock
correct
- hair salt 3, record 9, English, hair%20salt
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A yellowish mineral which consists of a hydrous sulfate of iron and aluminum, occurring in silky fibrous forms. 4, record 9, English, - halotrichite
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Named from the Latin "halotrichum," hair salts, in allusion to its fibrous habit. 4, record 9, English, - halotrichite
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Halotrichite and alunogen have also been reported as existing as efflorescent masses of hair-like crystals, and were described as 'hair salt' in Dana's Mineralogy. 3, record 9, English, - halotrichite
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: FeAl2(SO4)•22H[ subscript 2O 4, record 9, English, - halotrichite
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 9
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- halotrichite
1, record 9, French, halotrichite
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- alun de plume 2, record 9, French, alun%20de%20plume
correct, masculine noun
- alun de fer 3, record 9, French, alun%20de%20fer
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Variété d'epsomite, sulfate hydraté naturel d'aluminium et de fer, dont les cristaux ont l'aspect fibreux de plumes d'oiseau. 1, record 9, French, - halotrichite
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : FeAl2(SO4)•22H[ indice 2O 1, record 9, French, - halotrichite
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mineralogía
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 9
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- halotriquita
1, record 9, Spanish, halotriquita
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
- sal capilar 2, record 9, Spanish, sal%20capilar
feminine noun
- alumbre ferroso 2, record 9, Spanish, alumbre%20ferroso
masculine noun
- alumbre férrico 3, record 9, Spanish, alumbre%20f%C3%A9rrico
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sulfato hidratado de hierro y aluminio [...]; es un mineral fibroso, blancuzco o verde, soluble en el agua, que cristaliza en el sistema monoclínico. 1, record 9, Spanish, - halotriquita
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: FeAl2(SO4)•22H[ subíndice 2O 1, record 9, Spanish, - halotriquita
Record 10 - internal organization data 2011-05-03
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 10
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- aluminium sulfate
1, record 10, English, aluminium%20sulfate
correct, see observation, Great Britain
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- aluminum sulfate 2, record 10, English, aluminum%20sulfate
correct, United States
- alum 3, record 10, English, alum
correct, see observation
- cake alum 4, record 10, English, cake%20alum
see observation, obsolete
- patent alum 5, record 10, English, patent%20alum
see observation, obsolete
- filter alum 3, record 10, English, filter%20alum
obsolete
- pearl alum 6, record 10, English, pearl%20alum
obsolete
- pickle alum 7, record 10, English, pickle%20alum
obsolete
- papermakers' alum 3, record 10, English, papermakers%27%20alum
obsolete
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A salt ... colorless when pure that crystallizes with 18 molecules of water (octadecahydrate) ... that is usually made by treating bauxite with sulfuric acid, and that is used chiefly in papermaking, in water purification, in sewage treatment, in tanning, in dyeing as a mordant, and in flameproofing. 8, record 10, English, - aluminium%20sulfate
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Aluminium sulfate is also used as a modifier for food starch, and in the making of pesticides, antiseptics, and detergents. 9, record 10, English, - aluminium%20sulfate
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
alum: used chiefly commercially. 8, record 10, English, - aluminium%20sulfate
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The commercial product is also known as "cake alum" or "patent alum." 10, record 10, English, - aluminium%20sulfate
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 4 OBS
The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) recommends the form "aluminium" instead of "aluminum." 11, record 10, English, - aluminium%20sulfate
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Chemical formulas: Al2(SO4)3 or Al2O12S3 12, record 10, English, - aluminium%20sulfate
Record 10, Key term(s)
- aluminum sulphate
- aluminium sulphate
- paper makers' alum
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 10
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- sulfate d'aluminium
1, record 10, French, sulfate%20d%27aluminium
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme de masses blanches déliquescentes (octadécahydrate), à saveur très astringente, utilisé pour l'encollage du papier, l'industrie du cuir, les laques, la purification de l'eau, en microscopie, comme agent thérapeutique et comme mordant. 2, record 10, French, - sulfate%20d%27aluminium
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formules chimiques : Al2(SO4)3 ou Al2O12S3 2, record 10, French, - sulfate%20d%27aluminium
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 10
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- alumbre
1, record 10, Spanish, alumbre
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
- sulfato de aluminio 1, record 10, Spanish, sulfato%20de%20aluminio
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmulas químicas: Al2(SO4)3 o Al2O12S3 2, record 10, Spanish, - alumbre
Record 11 - internal organization data 2010-11-10
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
- Bauxite Mining
Universal entry(ies) Record 11
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- alunite
1, record 11, English, alunite
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- alumite 2, record 11, English, alumite
correct
- alumstone 3, record 11, English, alumstone
correct
- alum rock 2, record 11, English, alum%20rock
correct
- alum-rock 4, record 11, English, alum%2Drock
- aluminilite 5, record 11, English, aluminilite
correct, obsolete
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A naturally occurring aluminum sulfate. 6, record 11, English, - alunite
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Named by Beudant in 1824 after aluminilite of Delamétherie (1797). 7, record 11, English, - alunite
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
aluminilite: An old name for alunite. 5, record 11, English, - alunite
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: KAl3(SO4)2(OH) 8, record 11, English, - alunite
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
- Mines de bauxite
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 11
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- alunite
1, record 11, French, alunite
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- aluminilite 2, record 11, French, aluminilite
feminine noun, obsolete
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sulfate d'aluminium naturel [...], d'où l'on tire en grande partie l'alun propre au commerce. 3, record 11, French, - alunite
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans les bauxites de karst, on rencontre parfois des minéraux alumineux de la famille des aluns [...] : le minéral «alunite» [...] est le plus fréquent. Comme la formule l'indique, le minéral peut contenir aussi bien du potassium que du sodium, en proportions respectives variables. 4, record 11, French, - alunite
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sa couleur est blanche, grise ou rougeâtre, sa structure concrétionnée. 3, record 11, French, - alunite
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Étymologie : contraction d'aluminilite, première appellation de ce minéral. 2, record 11, French, - alunite
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : KAl3(SO4)2(OH) 5, record 11, French, - alunite
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mineralogía
- Minas de bauxita
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 11
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- alunita
1, record 11, Spanish, alunita
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Producto de la descomposición de las rocas traquíticas consistente en sulfato de aluminio. 1, record 11, Spanish, - alunita
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: K2SO[subídince 4]3Al2SO46H2O 1, record 11, Spanish, - alunita
Record 12 - internal organization data 2005-04-07
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- dietrichite
1, record 12, English, dietrichite
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- diétrichite
1, record 12, French, di%C3%A9trichite
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sulfate naturel d'aluminium et de zinc hydraté. 1, record 12, French, - di%C3%A9trichite
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mineralogía
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- dietriquita
1, record 12, Spanish, dietriquita
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sulfato hidratado de cinc y aluminio. 1, record 12, Spanish, - dietriquita
Record 13 - internal organization data 2004-11-29
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- apjohnite
1, record 13, English, apjohnite
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Manganese alum; a double sulphate of potash and manganese, occurring in fibrous or asbestiform masses, white and lustrous. 2, record 13, English, - apjohnite
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- apjohnite
1, record 13, French, apjohnite
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sulfate naturel hydraté d'aluminium et de manganèse. 2, record 13, French, - apjohnite
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mineralogía
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- apjohnita
1, record 13, Spanish, apjohnita
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sulfato hidratado de aluminio y manganeso. 1, record 13, Spanish, - apjohnita
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