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This reaction is used as a primary flocculation (and subsequent sedimentation) step upon impure water. The process is carried out at pH 6.5 to 7.5.

W. Büchner, R. Schliebs, G. Winter, K.H. Büchel, Industrial Inorganic Chemistry, VCH, 1989
Al2(SO4)3
  +  
6
H2O
         
2
Al(OH)3
  +  
3
H2SO4
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Interaction, Reaction, Process defined as:
Industrial Process: Inorganic
Precipitation

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