Alum is a chemical substance with the chemical formula KAl (SO4) 2 · 12H2O, also known as aluminum potassium sulfate dodecahydrate. It is a crystal composed of potassium, aluminum, sulfate ions and water molecules, usually showing white or colorless crystals. Since its chemical composition is very pure, it can be considered that alum is a pure substance.
However, in practical applications, alum may be affected by contamination or impurities, so it may not be completely pure. In addition, some by-products or impurities may be produced during the preparation of alum, which may affect the purity of alum. Therefore, to determine whether alum is pure, it needs to be analyzed and tested to determine its chemical composition and purity.