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Suggest a method to purify impure sample of potash alum.


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  • Potash alum is used in water treatment, it acts as a coagulant to remove impurities.
  • crystallisation purifies an impure sample of potash alum.
  • In refined water, the potash alum breaks down the example and filters out the insoluble contaminants.
  • This mixture is concentrated to the point of crystallisation and then cooled.
  • crystallisation purifies an impure sample of potash alum.

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