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SULFATE ALUMINIUM [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-12-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Mineralogy
- Geochemistry
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- aluminium potassium sulfate dodecahydrate
1, record 1, English, aluminium%20potassium%20sulfate%20dodecahydrate
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- aluminium potassium bis(sulfate) dodecahydrate 2, record 1, English, aluminium%20potassium%20bis%28sulfate%29%20dodecahydrate
correct
- hexaaquaaluminium potassium bis(sulfate) hexahydrate 2, record 1, English, hexaaquaaluminium%20potassium%20bis%28sulfate%29%20hexahydrate
correct
- potassium alum 3, record 1, English, potassium%20alum
obsolete
- potash alum 4, record 1, English, potash%20alum
obsolete
- common alum 2, record 1, English, common%20alum
obsolete
- alum 5, record 1, English, alum
obsolete
- aluminium potassium sulfate 6, record 1, English, aluminium%20potassium%20sulfate
avoid, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, 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 1, English, - aluminium%20potassium%20sulfate%20dodecahydrate
Record number: 1, 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 1, English, - aluminium%20potassium%20sulfate%20dodecahydrate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) recommends the form "aluminium" instead of "aluminum." 2, record 1, English, - aluminium%20potassium%20sulfate%20dodecahydrate
Record number: 1, 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 1, English, - aluminium%20potassium%20sulfate%20dodecahydrate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
aluminium potassium sulfate: incomplete form. 2, record 1, English, - aluminium%20potassium%20sulfate%20dodecahydrate
Record 1, Key term(s)
- aluminum potassium sulfate dodecahydrate
- aluminum potassium bis(sulfate) dodecahydrate
- aluminum potassium sulfate
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Minéralogie
- Géochimie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- sulfate d’aluminium et de potassium dodécahydraté
1, record 1, French, sulfate%20d%26rsquo%3Baluminium%20et%20de%20potassium%20dod%C3%A9cahydrat%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- sulfate d’aluminium et de potassium dodécahydrate 1, record 1, French, sulfate%20d%26rsquo%3Baluminium%20et%20de%20potassium%20dod%C3%A9cahydrate
correct, masculine noun
- bis(sulfate) d’aluminium et de potassium dodécahydraté 1, record 1, French, bis%28sulfate%29%20d%26rsquo%3Baluminium%20et%20de%20potassium%20dod%C3%A9cahydrat%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- bis(sulfate) d’aluminium et de potassium dodécahydrate 1, record 1, French, bis%28sulfate%29%20d%26rsquo%3Baluminium%20et%20de%20potassium%20dod%C3%A9cahydrate
correct, masculine noun
- bis(sulfate) d’hexaaquaaluminium potassium 1, record 1, French, bis%28sulfate%29%20d%26rsquo%3Bhexaaquaaluminium%20potassium
correct, masculine noun
- sulfate double d’aluminium et de potassium 1, record 1, French, sulfate%20double%20d%26rsquo%3Baluminium%20et%20de%20potassium
masculine noun, obsolete
- alun de potassium 1, record 1, French, alun%20de%20potassium
masculine noun, obsolete
- alun potassique 2, record 1, French, alun%20potassique
masculine noun, obsolete
- alun de potasse 3, record 1, French, alun%20de%20potasse
masculine noun, obsolete
- sulfate alumino-potassique 1, record 1, French, sulfate%20alumino%2Dpotassique
masculine noun, obsolete
- alun 4, record 1, French, alun
masculine noun, obsolete
- sulfate d’aluminium potassium 1, record 1, French, sulfate%20d%26rsquo%3Baluminium%20%20potassium
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sulfate du système cristallin cubique, se présentant en agrégats massifs, en stalactites ou en cristaux octaédriques. 5, record 1, French, - sulfate%20d%26rsquo%3Baluminium%20et%20de%20potassium%20dod%C3%A9cahydrat%C3%A9
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - sulfate%20d%26rsquo%3Baluminium%20et%20de%20potassium%20dod%C3%A9cahydrat%C3%A9
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - sulfate%20d%26rsquo%3Baluminium%20et%20de%20potassium%20dod%C3%A9cahydrat%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
sulfate d'aluminium et de potassium : forme incomplète. 1, record 1, French, - sulfate%20d%26rsquo%3Baluminium%20et%20de%20potassium%20dod%C3%A9cahydrat%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Mineralogía
- Geoquímica
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- alumbre
1, record 1, Spanish, alumbre
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- alumbre potásico 2, record 1, Spanish, alumbre%20pot%C3%A1sico
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, 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 1, Spanish, - alumbre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: KAl(SO4)2•12H2O 3, record 1, Spanish, - alumbre
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-06-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- aluminium ammonium bis(sulfate)dodecahydrate
1, record 2, English, aluminium%20ammonium%20bis%28sulfate%29dodecahydrate
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- aluminium ammonium sulfate 2, record 2, English, aluminium%20ammonium%20sulfate
correct
- ammonium aluminum sulfate 3, record 2, English, ammonium%20aluminum%20sulfate
avoid, see observation
- aluminum ammonium sulfate 4, record 2, English, aluminum%20ammonium%20sulfate
avoid, see observation
- ammonia alum 3, record 2, English, ammonia%20alum
avoid
- ammonia alun 5, record 2, English, ammonia%20alun
avoid, obsolete
- ammonium alum 6, record 2, English, ammonium%20alum
avoid
- ammonium aluminum sulphate 7, record 2, English, ammonium%20aluminum%20sulphate
avoid, obsolete
- ammonium aluminium sulphate 8, record 2, English, ammonium%20aluminium%20sulphate
avoid, obsolete
- alum 6, record 2, English, alum
avoid
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical product in the form of odorless, colorless crystals having a strong astringent taste which is soluble in water and glycerol, is insoluble in alcohol, is derived by crystallization from a mixture of ammonium and aluminum sulfate and is used as a mordant in dyeing, in water and sewage purification, in sizing paper, in retanning leather, as a clarifying agent, as a food additive, in baking powders, in the cereal industries, as a buffer and a neutralizing agent in milling, in the manufacture of lakes, pigments, vegetable glue and artificial gems, for fireproofing, and in the treatment of fur. 1, record 2, English, - aluminium%20ammonium%20bis%28sulfate%29dodecahydrate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aluminium ammonium bis(sulfate)dodecahydrate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 2, record 2, English, - aluminium%20ammonium%20bis%28sulfate%29dodecahydrate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The IUPAC recommends the form "aluminium" instead of "aluminum." 2, record 2, English, - aluminium%20ammonium%20bis%28sulfate%29dodecahydrate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: AlH4NO8S2 or Al4(SO4)3(NH4)2SO4.24H2O or AlNH4(SO4)2·12H2O or NH4Al(SO4)2·12H2O or Al2(SO4)3,(NH4)2SO4,24H2O 1, record 2, English, - aluminium%20ammonium%20bis%28sulfate%29dodecahydrate
Record 2, Key term(s)
- burnt ammonium alum
- exsiccated ammonium alum
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bis(sulfate) d’aluminium et d’ammonium dodécahydrate
1, record 2, French, bis%28sulfate%29%20d%26rsquo%3Baluminium%20et%20d%26rsquo%3Bammonium%20dod%C3%A9cahydrate
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- sulfate d’aluminium et d’ammonium tétracosahydrate 2, record 2, French, sulfate%20d%26rsquo%3Baluminium%20et%20d%26rsquo%3Bammonium%20t%C3%A9tracosahydrate
correct, masculine noun
- alun d’ammonium 3, record 2, French, alun%20d%26rsquo%3Bammonium
avoid, masculine noun
- alun ammoniacal 4, record 2, French, alun%20ammoniacal
avoid, masculine noun
- alun d’ammoniaque 5, record 2, French, alun%20d%26rsquo%3Bammoniaque
avoid, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme de cristaux incolores, inodores, à saveur astringente, soluble dans l'eau et la glycérine, insoluble dans l'alcool, que l'on prépare en combinant des sulfates d'ammoniaque et d'aluminium, et que l'on utilise pour l'épuration des eaux, le mordançage des tissus, la tannerie, les laques, comme agent d'ignifugation, dans la fabrication des savonnettes et comme agent thérapeutique. 6, record 2, French, - bis%28sulfate%29%20d%26rsquo%3Baluminium%20et%20d%26rsquo%3Bammonium%20dod%C3%A9cahydrate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bis(sulfate) d'aluminium et d'ammonium dodécahydrate : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 2, French, - bis%28sulfate%29%20d%26rsquo%3Baluminium%20et%20d%26rsquo%3Bammonium%20dod%C3%A9cahydrate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : AlH4NO8S2 ou Al4(SO4)3(NH4)2SO4.24H2O ou AlNH4(SO4)2·12H2O ou NH4Al(SO4)2·12H2O ou Al2(SO4)3,(NH4)2SO4,24H2O 6, record 2, French, - bis%28sulfate%29%20d%26rsquo%3Baluminium%20et%20d%26rsquo%3Bammonium%20dod%C3%A9cahydrate
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- alumbre amónico
1, record 2, Spanish, alumbre%20am%C3%B3nico
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: AlH4NO8S2 o Al4(SO4)3(NH4)2SO4.24H2O o AlNH4(SO4)2·12H2O o NH4Al(SO4)2·12H2O o Al2(SO4)3,(NH4)2SO4,24H2O 2, record 2, Spanish, - alumbre%20am%C3%B3nico
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-06-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- aluminium sodium sulfate
1, record 3, English, aluminium%20sodium%20sulfate
correct, see observation, Great Britain
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- aluminum sodium sulfate 2, record 3, English, aluminum%20sodium%20sulfate
correct, see observation, United States
- sodium aluminium sulfate 1, record 3, English, sodium%20aluminium%20sulfate
correct, see observation, Great Britain
- SAS 2, record 3, English, SAS
avoid
- SAS 2, record 3, English, SAS
- sodium aluminum sulfate 3, record 3, English, sodium%20aluminum%20sulfate
correct, see observation, United States
- soda alum 4, record 3, English, soda%20alum
correct
- porous alum 4, record 3, English, porous%20alum
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A chemical product in the form of] colorless crystals used in dyeing, paper making, tanning, food technology [and] to purify drinking water. 5, record 3, English, - aluminium%20sodium%20sulfate
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) recommends the form "aluminium" instead of "aluminum." 1, record 3, English, - aluminium%20sodium%20sulfate
Record 3, Key term(s)
- aluminum sodium sulphate
- sodium aluminum sulphate
- aluminium sodium sulphate
- sodium aluminium sulphate
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- sulfate d’aluminium sodium
1, record 3, French, sulfate%20d%26rsquo%3Baluminium%20sodium
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- alun de sodium 2, record 3, French, alun%20de%20sodium
correct, masculine noun
- sulfate double d’aluminium et de sodium 2, record 3, French, sulfate%20double%20d%26rsquo%3Baluminium%20et%20de%20sodium
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Composé chimique se présentant sous la forme de cristaux incolores efflorescents produits par la calcination d'un mélange de bauxite, d'acide sulfurique et de sulfate de sodium, utilisé, entre autres, comme mordant en teinture, comme imperméabilisant en papeterie, comme agent de purification des eaux potables, et pour la gravure. 3, record 3, French, - sulfate%20d%26rsquo%3Baluminium%20sodium
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-05-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- aluminium sulfate
1, record 4, English, aluminium%20sulfate
correct, see observation, Great Britain
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- aluminum sulfate 2, record 4, English, aluminum%20sulfate
correct, United States
- alum 3, record 4, English, alum
correct, see observation
- cake alum 4, record 4, English, cake%20alum
see observation, obsolete
- patent alum 5, record 4, English, patent%20alum
see observation, obsolete
- filter alum 3, record 4, English, filter%20alum
obsolete
- pearl alum 6, record 4, English, pearl%20alum
obsolete
- pickle alum 7, record 4, English, pickle%20alum
obsolete
- papermakers' alum 3, record 4, English, papermakers%27%20alum
obsolete
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, 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 4, English, - aluminium%20sulfate
Record number: 4, 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 4, English, - aluminium%20sulfate
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
alum: used chiefly commercially. 8, record 4, English, - aluminium%20sulfate
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The commercial product is also known as "cake alum" or "patent alum." 10, record 4, English, - aluminium%20sulfate
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 OBS
The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) recommends the form "aluminium" instead of "aluminum." 11, record 4, English, - aluminium%20sulfate
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Chemical formulas: Al2(SO4)3 or Al2O12S3 12, record 4, English, - aluminium%20sulfate
Record 4, Key term(s)
- aluminum sulphate
- aluminium sulphate
- paper makers' alum
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- sulfate d'aluminium
1, record 4, French, sulfate%20d%27aluminium
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, 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 4, French, - sulfate%20d%27aluminium
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formules chimiques : Al2(SO4)3 ou Al2O12S3 2, record 4, French, - sulfate%20d%27aluminium
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- alumbre
1, record 4, Spanish, alumbre
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- sulfato de aluminio 1, record 4, Spanish, sulfato%20de%20aluminio
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmulas químicas: Al2(SO4)3 o Al2O12S3 2, record 4, Spanish, - alumbre
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-05-31
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- aluminium ammonium sulfate dodecahydrate
1, record 5, English, aluminium%20ammonium%20sulfate%20dodecahydrate
correct, see observation, Great Britain
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- aluminum ammonium sulfate dodecahydrate 2, record 5, English, aluminum%20ammonium%20sulfate%20dodecahydrate
correct, United States
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) recommends the form "aluminium" instead of "aluminum." 1, record 5, English, - aluminium%20ammonium%20sulfate%20dodecahydrate
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- sulfate d’aluminium et d’ammonium dodécahydrate
1, record 5, French, sulfate%20d%26rsquo%3Baluminium%20et%20d%26rsquo%3Bammonium%20dod%C3%A9cahydrate
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- sulfate double d’aluminium et d’ammonium dodécahydrate 1, record 5, French, sulfate%20double%20d%26rsquo%3Baluminium%20et%20d%26rsquo%3Bammonium%20dod%C3%A9cahydrate
masculine noun, obsolete
- sulfate mixte d’aluminium et d’ammonium dodécahydraté 2, record 5, French, sulfate%20mixte%20d%26rsquo%3Baluminium%20et%20d%26rsquo%3Bammonium%20dod%C3%A9cahydrat%C3%A9
avoid, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1993-06-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Aluminium Sulphate Producers Association
1, record 6, English, Aluminium%20Sulphate%20Producers%20Association
correct, Europe
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- ASUPA 1, record 6, English, ASUPA
correct, international
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Association des producteurs de sulfate d’aluminium
1, record 6, French, Association%20des%20producteurs%20de%20sulfate%20d%26rsquo%3Baluminium
correct, Europe
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- ammonium aluminium sulphate ammonia alum 1, record 7, English, ammonium%20aluminium%20sulphate%20ammonia%20alum
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- sulfate d’aluminium et d’ammonium 1, record 7, French, sulfate%20d%26rsquo%3Baluminium%20et%20d%26rsquo%3Bammonium
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ou alun d'ammoniaque E.U. 6 1, record 7, French, - sulfate%20d%26rsquo%3Baluminium%20et%20d%26rsquo%3Bammonium
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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