Water treatment
Aluminum sulfate
Alum coagulant sourcing for drinking-water clarification and wastewater treatment.
Names & product terms Alum
Product overview
Aluminum sulfate, commonly called alum, is a coagulant used in water-treatment processes. Municipal and industrial buyers may have different product specifications and receiving arrangements. Sharing the current specification helps define the inquiry more precisely than the coagulant name alone.
Common applications
Drinking water
- Coagulation in clarification systems.
Wastewater treatment
- Coagulation and phosphorus removal.
What to include in your quote request
These details help define the material and delivery requirements for your operation.
- Liquid or dry product and concentration or assay
- Drinking-water or wastewater use and plant approval requirements
- Current product specification, consumption, and delivery configuration
- Total quantity, delivery ZIP code, and when you need the product
Can I request alum for a drinking-water plant?
Yes. State that the application is drinking water and list the plant's required grade and certification. Any proposed supplier product must be checked against those requirements before acceptance.