What is another word for aluminium sulfate?
Pronunciation: [ˌaljʊmˈɪni͡əm sˈʌlfe͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Aluminium sulfate is a chemical compound widely used in various industries such as wastewater treatment, paper manufacturing, and textile processing. This inorganic salt can also be referred to as aluminum sulphate, alum, papermaker's alum or cake alum. The term "aluminium sulfate" is commonly used in the USA, while the spelling "aluminum sulphate" is more common in the UK. Other synonyms for this compact, white-colored powder include dialuminum trisulfate, aluminum trisulfate, or aluminum(III) sulfate. The general chemical formula for aluminium sulfate is Al2(SO4)3, which indicates that the compound contains two aluminum atoms and three sulfate ions. Regardless of the name used, aluminum sulfate remains a key compound in various industrial applications due to its excellent properties such as high solubility and excellent coagulating abilities.
