potassium carbonate

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potassium carbonate Specification

Grade
Industrial grade food grade and reagent grade available

Usage
Industrial process chemical electrolyte in welding/soldering work and food processing additive.

Storage
Store in a cool dry and well-ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed to avoid contact with moisture.

Appearance
White hygroscopic crystalline solid

Density
2.43 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Taste
Salty and alkaline

Shape
Granular or fine powder

Smell
Odorless

Molecular Weight
138.205 g/mol

HS Code
28364000

Solubility
Very soluble in water (112 g/100 mL at 20 C); insoluble in alcohol

Melting Point
891 C (decomposes)

Ingredients
Potassium carbonate (K2CO3); no additional ingredients

Poisonous
NO

Application
Manufacturing of glass soaps detergents fertilizer and as a food additive (E501). Used in the ceramics industry and as a pH regulator.

Purity
Typically 99% or greater depending on grade

Shelf Life
Stable under recommended storage conditions no specific shelf life

Molecular Formula
K2CO3

Structural Formula
CO with two K ions

CAS No
584-08-7

Ph Level
Strongly alkaline (approx. 11.612.0 in 1% aqueous solution)

Physical Form
White crystalline powder or granules

EINECS No
209-529-3

Properties
Highly alkaline reacts with acids to form CO2 absorbs moisture from the air (deliquescent).

About potassium carbonate

Potassium carbonate is a versatile compound with a salty and alkaline taste, commonly found in the form of white crystalline powder or granules. It is highly soluble in water and commonly used as an industrial process chemical, electrolyte in welding/soldering work, and food processing additive. With available grades including industrial, food, and reagent grade, it is a key ingredient in the manufacturing of glass, soaps, detergents, fertilizers, and as a food additive (E501). Additionally, it is widely used in the ceramics industry and as a pH regulator. With a pH level of approximately 11.612.0 in a 1% aqueous solution, this compound is non-poisonous and odorless, making it safe for various industrial applications.

FAQs of potassium carbonate:

Q: What is the appearance of potassium carbonate?

A: The appearance of potassium carbonate is a white hygroscopic crystalline solid.

Q: What is the density of potassium carbonate?

A: The density of potassium carbonate is 2.43 grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm3).

Q: What is the shelf life of potassium carbonate?

A: Potassium carbonate is stable under recommended storage conditions, therefore, it does not have a specific shelf life.

Q: What is the molecular formula of potassium carbonate?

A: The molecular formula of potassium carbonate is K2CO3.

Q: In what industries is potassium carbonate commonly used?

A: Potassium carbonate is commonly used in the manufacturing of glass, soaps, detergents, fertilizers, as a food additive, and in the ceramics industry.

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