Potassium Carbonate
Potassium Carbonate, also known as potash or pearl ash, is a chemical compound with the chemical formula K2CO3. It is a salt that consists of potassium ions (K+) and carbonate ions (CO3^2-).
Description
Potassium Carbonate, also known as potash or pearl ash, is a chemical compound with the chemical formula K2CO3. It is a salt that consists of potassium ions (K+) and carbonate ions (CO3^2-).
| Product Name | Aluminium Sulphate |
| Catalog Number | PU22000053 |
| CAS No. | 584-08-7 |
| Molecular Formula | K2CO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 138.205 g/mol |
| Grade | PUURETA (Pure) |
| HS Code | 28364000 |
| Categories | Lab Chemicals |
| EC Number | 209-529-3 |
| Synonyms | Potash, potassium salt |
Potassium Carbonate, also known as potash or pearl ash, is a chemical compound with the chemical formula K2CO3. It is a salt that consists of potassium ions (K+) and carbonate ions (CO3^2-).
| Product Name | Aluminium Sulphate |
| Catalog Number | PL22000053 |
| CAS No. | 584-08-7 |
| Molecular Formula | K2CO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 138.205 g/mol |
| Grade | PLURAATA (Extra Pure) |
| HS Code | 28364000 |
| Categories | Lab Chemicals |
| EC Number | 209-529-3 |
| Synonyms | Potash, potassium salt |
Glass and Ceramics Industry: Potassium Carbonate is used in the manufacturing of glass and ceramics as a flux. It helps reduce the melting point of raw materials and improves the workability of glass and glazes.
Food and Beverage Industry: It can be used in food and beverage applications as a pH regulator, particularly in the production of cocoa and chocolate products.
Pharmaceuticals: In the pharmaceutical industry, it is used as a pH adjuster in the formulation of certain medications.
Chemical Industry: Potassium Carbonate serves as a reagent in various chemical processes and laboratory experiments, including the production of other chemicals.
Fire Extinguishers: In some fire extinguishers, Potassium Carbonate can be used as an extinguishing agent for fires involving flammable metals.
Dyeing and Textile Industry: It is used as a dye fixative and pH regulator in textile dyeing processes.
Potassium Salts Production: It is used as a precursor in the production of other potassium salts, such as potassium bicarbonate and potassium phosphate.
Photography: In traditional photography, it was used as a developer in black and white film processing.
Welding Flux: Potassium Carbonate can be used as a flux in certain welding processes to remove impurities and improve the quality of welds.
Desiccant: In some laboratory and industrial applications, it can be used as a desiccant (drying agent) to absorb moisture from the air.
