Appearance: Yellow Powder
Purity: 99%
Package: 25/kg drum
Sample: Available
Potassium Carbonate Cas 584-08-7
Description
Potassium carbonate Quick Details
Chemical Name: Potassium carbonate
Synonyms: Potassium carbonate anhydrous
CAS: 584-08-7
Molecular Fomula: K2CO3
Molecular Weight: 138.19
Appearance: Yellow Powder
Purity: 99%
Typical Properties
| Melting point | 891°C(lit.) |
| Boiling point | decomposes [STR93] |
| Density | 2.43g/mLat25°C |
| Solubility H2O | 1Mat20°C,clear,colorless |
| Acidity coefficient (pKa) | 10.33[at20℃] |
| Appearance | Yellow powder |
| PH | 10.52 (1mM solution) |
Usage
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Glass & Ceramics Industry:
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Fluxing Agent: Used in the manufacture of special glass (e.g., optical glass, television screens, LCD displays) to reduce melting temperature and improve clarity and strength.
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Ceramics: As a flux in ceramic glazes and bodies.
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Food Industry (Food Grade):
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Acidity Regulator: In confectionery, baked goods, and cocoa processing.
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Leavening Agent: In baking (e.g., gingerbread) to enhance texture.
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Drying Agent: For raisins and other fruits.
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Buffer: In beverages and other food products.
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Detergents & Soaps:
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Builder/Alkaline Agent: Used in laundry detergents, dishwashing detergents, and soaps to enhance cleaning power and water softening.
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Agriculture:
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Fertilizer: As a source of potassium, an essential nutrient for plant growth.
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pH Adjuster: For soil amendment.
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Chemical Manufacturing:
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Precursor: For the production of other potassium compounds, such as potassium silicates, potassium phosphates, and potassium salts of organic acids.
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Dehydrating Agent: In certain chemical syntheses.
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Dyeing & Printing:
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Alkali Source: In textile dyeing and printing processes.
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Fire Extinguishers:
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As a component in some dry chemical fire extinguishing agents.
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Package
25/kg drum