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Question : 32
Total: 100
Aluminium salt commonly used to stop bleeding is?
Potash alum
Aluminium sulphate
Aluminium nitrate
Aluminium Chloride
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Solution:
The correct answer is option i.e
Potash alum.
Potash alum is a combination of double sulphate of potash and aluminium salts.
Its chemical formula is
KAl(SO
)
or, AlK(SO
)
·12 H
O
Potash alum is also known as an astringent.
Astringents are substances that cause contraction or shrinkage of tissues and that dry up secretion.
Used as a post-shaving treatment, it can eliminate bleeding from superficial wounds
It has also shown in vitro anti-microbial activity.
The alum used for purifying water is known as potash alum.
Potash alum is generally used in water purification, fireproof textiles etc. It is also used in leather tanning.
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