Potassium carbonate, K2CO3 - ( 800 g )
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Product name
Potassium carbonate , potash ,Carbonate of potash , dipotassium carbonate , sub-carbonate of potash , pearl ash , salt of tartar , salt of wormwood , K2CO3
Information
Potassium carbonate K2CO3, a trivial name of potash, is a salt of carbonic acid. It is produced by reacting potassium hydroxide with carbon dioxide.Usage
It is mainly used in the production of glass, in the textile and paper industry, in agriculture as a fertilizer or even for the preparation of strong poison of potassium cyanide. It is also used in organic synthesis or in rapid neutralization if too basic environment is not to be used.
Specification
IUPAC Name: Potassium carbonateCAS: 584-08-7
EC: 209-529-3 1
K2CO3: min. 99.5%
Moisture: max 0.50%
Chlorides such as KCl: max 250 ppm
KOH: max 0.2%
Iron up to 2 ppm
Appearance: white powder or granular substance
Odor: odorless
ph: 12 (100 g / l, 20 ° C)
Melting point / melting point: 891 ° C
Relative density: 2.43 (19 ° C)
Density: 2.4 g / cm3 (20 ° C)
Solubility in water: 1100 g / l (20 ° C) soluble
Molecular weight: 138.21 g / mol
Bulk density: 500-600 kg / m3
Storage
Keep in the original container, tightly closed and in a cool place. Store in a well-ventilated place and protect from moisture.