Potassium carbonate is a white salt, soluble in water (insoluble in alcohol), which forms a strongly alkaline solution. It can be made as the product of potassium hydroxide’s absorbent reaction with carbon dioxide. It is deliquescent, often appearing a damp or wet solid. Potassium carbonate is used in the production of soap and glass.
Potassium Carbonate Anhydrous 99% ACS, Food Grade
£6.05 – £209.85
- Soap, glass and china production
- Mild drying agent
- Electrolyte for oxyhydrogen production
- Cuisine (used as an ingredient)
- Cocoa powder
- Buffering agent
- Softening hard water
- Fire suppressant
- Condensed aerosol fire suppression
- Ingredient in welding fluxes
- Stability in neurons
- Animal feed ingredient
Food Grade
Minimum Assay: 99%
Molecular Formula: K2CO3
Molecular Weight: 138.21 g/mol
Solubility in water (% weight): 138 g/l at 20 C – completely soluble
Insoluble Matter in Water: <0.008%
Loss on drying at 300 C: <0.48%
Chloride (Cl): <0.001%
Phosphate (PO4): <0.0008%
Sulphate (as SO4): <0.003%
Calcium (Ca): <0.00036%
Iron (Fe): <0.0005%
Magnesium (Mg): <0.00012%
Sodium (Na): <0.02%
Silicate (SiO2): <0.004%
Hazard Phrases: Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Prec Phrases: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Cas No: 584-08-7
Einecs No: 209-529-3
HS CODE:28364000
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Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
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| Pack Size | 100gm, 250gm, 500gm, 1Kg, 2.5Kg, 5Kg, 25Kg |
