Potassium Bicarbonate
Potassium Bicarbonate is a chemical compound with the formula KHCO3. It is a potassium salt of bicarbonate ion (HCO3-).
Description
Potassium Bicarbonate is a chemical compound with the formula KHCO3. It is a potassium salt of bicarbonate ion (HCO3-).
| Product Name | Potassium Bicarbonate |
| Catalog Number | PU22000051 |
| CAS No. | 298-14-6 |
| Molecular Formula | KHCO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 100.115 g/mol |
| Grade | PUURETA (Pure) |
| HS Code | 28364000 |
| Categories | Lab Chemicals, Water treatments |
| EC Number | 206-059-0 |
| Synonyms | Potassium hydrogen carbonate |
Potassium Bicarbonate is a chemical compound with the formula KHCO3. It is a potassium salt of bicarbonate ion (HCO3-).
| Product Name | Potassium Bicarbonate |
| Catalog Number | PL22000051 |
| CAS No. | 298-14-6 |
| Molecular Formula | KHCO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 100.115 g/mol |
| Grade | PLURAATA (Extra Pure) |
| HS Code | 28364000 |
| Categories | Lab Chemicals, Water treatments |
| EC Number | 206-059-0 |
| Synonyms | Potassium hydrogen carbonate |
Medical and Pharmaceutical Uses: In medicine, it may be used as an antacid to relieve symptoms of heartburn and indigestion. It can be used in some medications as a source of potassium.
Personal Care Products: Potassium Bicarbonate can be found in personal care products such as toothpaste and antiperspirants.
Chemical Industry: It is employed as a chemical reagent in various chemical processes and laboratory experiments.
Wine and Winemaking: In winemaking, Potassium Bicarbonate can be used to adjust pH levels in grape juice and wine.
Environmental Applications: It may be used in environmental applications to neutralize acidic wastewater or control pH levels in water treatment processes.
Carbon Dioxide Absorption: Potassium Bicarbonate is used in closed-loop rebreather systems, such as those used by divers and in spacecraft, to absorb exhaled carbon dioxide.
