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Medical Alum.
An example of the element Aluminum

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Aluminum Medical Alum
Medical Alum.
This antique paper jar of alum was sold for medicinal purposes. Alum (potassium aluminum sulfate) is used in medicine for its drying properties and to stop bleeding.
Source: suesmccoy
Contributor: Theodore Gray
Acquired: 10 March, 2007
Text Updated: 11 March, 2007
Price: $10
Size: 2.5"
Purity: 7.4%
Sample Group: Medical
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