Potassium Bisulphate
Potassium Bisulfate, also known as potassium hydrogen sulfate with the chemical formula KHSO4, is a chemical compound that is a potassium salt of bisulfate ion (HSO4-).
Description
Potassium Bisulfate, also known as potassium hydrogen sulfate with the chemical formula KHSO4, is a chemical compound that is a potassium salt of bisulfate ion (HSO4-).
Product Name | Potassium Bisulphate |
Catalog Number | PU22000052 |
CAS No. | 7646-93-7 |
Molecular Formula | KHSO4 |
Molecular Weight | 136.169 g/mol |
Grade | PUURETA (Pure) |
HS Code | 31049000 |
Categories | Lab Chemicals |
EC Number | 231-594-1 |
Synonyms | Potassium hydrogen sulfate |
Potassium Bisulfate, also known as potassium hydrogen sulfate with the chemical formula KHSO4, is a chemical compound that is a potassium salt of bisulfate ion (HSO4-).
Product Name | Potassium Bisulphate |
Catalog Number | PL22000052 |
CAS No. | 7646-93-7 |
Molecular Formula | KHSO4 |
Molecular Weight | 136.169 g/mol |
Grade | PLURAATA (Extra Pure) |
HS Code | 31049000 |
Categories | Lab Chemicals |
EC Number | 231-594-1 |
Synonyms | Potassium hydrogen sulfate |
Swimming Pool and Spa Water Treatment: Potassium Bisulfate is used in swimming pool and spa maintenance to lower the pH and alkalinity levels of the water. It helps prevent issues such as scale formation and cloudy water.
Wine and Winemaking: In winemaking, it can be used to lower the pH of grape juice and wine. Maintaining the proper pH level is important for flavor stability and microbial control during fermentation.
Dyeing and Textile Industry: It is used as a pH regulator in textile dyeing processes to ensure proper dye uptake and colorfastness.
Analytical Chemistry: It is employed as a reagent in various chemical analyses and experiments, particularly in analytical chemistry.
Laboratory and Research: Potassium Bisulfate is used as a reagent in chemical laboratories for various purposes, including pH adjustment and titration.
Leather Industry: It may be used in leather processing for pH adjustment and to help control the chemical reactions during tanning.
Food Processing: It is used in some food processing applications as an acidulant and pH regulator.
Electroplating: In electroplating processes, Potassium Bisulfate can be used as a source of sulfate ions and to control pH levels in the plating bath.