Ferric Alum, also known as Ferric Aluminum Sulfate, is a vital coagulant used predominantly in water treatment and various industrial applications. This chemical compound is especially valued in Bangladesh for managing wastewater from textile and dyeing industries due to its exceptional ability to coagulate suspended particles, remove dyes, and eliminate phosphates. It appears typically as brownish or yellowish lumps, kibbles, or powder and is produced by reacting bauxite/aluminum hydroxide with sulfuric acid in the presence of iron salts. Its superior coagulation efficiency helps to neutralize negatively charged particles and form heavy flocs that settle quickly, enabling effective purification of municipal water, effluent treatment, paper sizing, and leather tanning processes. Offering cost advantages and versatile pH effectiveness, Ferric Alum from R H ENTERPRISES ensures optimized wastewater treatment and industrial process performance with a minimum order quantity of just 1 metric ton.
Key Features
| Features | Description |
|---|---|
| Chemical Composition | Ferric Aluminum Sulfate with specific Iron content |
| Physical Appearance | Brownish/Yellowish lumps, kibbles, or powder |
| Primary Function | Powerful coagulant for water treatment and industrial effluent |
| Coagulation Efficiency | Neutralizes negative charges on suspended particles to form flocs |
| Decolorization Capability | Effectively removes dyes from textile wastewater |
| Phosphate Removal | Removes phosphates to prevent algae growth in water bodies |
| Industry Applications | Water treatment, textile effluent, paper industry, leather tanning |
| Cost-effectiveness | More affordable compared to iron-free alum |
| pH Range Adaptability | Works effectively over a wide pH range |
| MOQ | 1 Metric Ton |
| Attributes | Description |
|---|---|
| Chemical Formula | Al2(SO4)3 · nH2O with Iron (Fe) content |
| Appearance | Brownish or yellowish lumps, powder, or kibbles |
| Physical State | Solid |
| Usage | Coagulant in water treatment and industrial processes |
| Typical Applications | Municipal water purification, effluent treatment, paper sizing, leather tanning |
| pH Range | Effective across a relatively wide pH range, slightly acidic |
| Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) | 1 Metric Ton |
| Packaging | Bulk packaging suitable for industrial use |
| Storage Condition | Store in a dry, cool place away from moisture |
| Color | Brownish to Yellowish |
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It is available in brownish or yellowish lumps, kibbles, or powder to suit different industrial requirements.
Yes, it is specifically effective at removing dye colors from textile industry effluents.
The minimum order quantity is 1 Metric Ton, making it accessible for large-scale industrial buyers.
Yes, it efficiently removes phosphates, helping to prevent algae growth in water bodies.
Ferric Alum is more cost-effective, forms heavier flocs, and works efficiently across a wider pH range.
Country Of Origin: India
Ferric Alum, technically known as Ferric Aluminum Sulfate (or more commonly in industrial chemistry as Iron-Free Alum or Ferric Sulfate depending on the specific grade), is a chemical compound primarily used as a powerful coagulant in water treatment and industrial processes.
In the context of Bangladesh’s massive textile and water treatment sectors, it is a staple for cleaning wastewater.
Ferric Alum, technically known as Ferric Aluminum Sulfate (or more commonly in industrial chemistry as Iron-Free Alum or Ferric Sulfate depending on the specific grade), is a chemical compound primarily used as a powerful coagulant in water treatment and industrial processes.
In the context of Bangladesh’s massive textile and water treatment sectors, it is a staple for cleaning wastewater.
While "Alum" usually refers to Aluminum Sulfate, Ferric Alum is produced by adding sulfuric acid to bauxite/aluminum hydroxide in the presence of iron salts.
Standard Formula: Typically represented as $Al_2(SO_4)_3 \cdot nH_2O$ with a specific percentage of Iron ($Fe$) content.
Appearance: It usually appears as brownish or yellowish lumps, kibbles, or powder (the color comes from the iron content).
Coagulation & Flocculation: It neutralizes the negative electrical charge on suspended particles (dirt, bacteria, organic matter). This causes them to clump together into "flocs" that are heavy enough to sink to the bottom.
Decolorization: It is exceptionally effective at removing dye colors from industrial effluent, which is why it’s a favorite in the Textile and Dyeing industries.
Phosphate Removal: It helps in removing phosphates from sewage, preventing algae growth in water bodies.
| Industry | Primary Use |
| Water Treatment | Purification of municipal drinking water. |
| Effluent Treatment (ETP) | Treating "black water" or dye-heavy water in factories. |
| Paper Industry | Used for "sizing" paper to adjust its ink absorbency and strength. |
| Leather Tanneries | Used in the tanning process to stabilize hides. |
Cost-Effective: Ferric alum is generally cheaper than "Iron-Free" (Non-Ferric) alum.
Heavier Flocs: The presence of iron often creates heavier, faster-settling flocs compared to pure aluminum sulfate.
Efficiency: It works well over a relatively wide pH range, though it is slightly more acidic.
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