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alum (Äl'Ém). Any of various crystalline double salts of a trivalent metal (such as aluminum, chromium, or iron) and a monovalent metal (such as potassium or sodium), especially aluminum potassium sulfate. Alum is widely used in industry as a hardener and purifier, and in medicine as an emetic and to stop bleeding.lum (Äl'Ém). Any of various crystalline double salts of a trivalent metal (such as aluminum, chromium, or iron) and a monovalent metal (such as potassium or sodium), especially aluminum potassium sulfate. Alum is widely used in industry as a hardener and purifier, and in medicine as an emetic and to stop bleeding.
Types of Alum. 1  Potassium Alum: Potassium alum is also known as potash alum or tawas. 2  Soda Alum: Soda alum has the formula NaAl(S O4)2Â·12H2O. 3  Ammonium Alum: Ammonium alum has the formula N4Al(SO4)2Â·12H2O.