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Potassium Bicarbonate
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Potassium Bicarbonate |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Potassium hydrogen carbonate;Potassium acid carbonate |
| Chinese name | 碳酸氢钾 |
| Chinese synonyms | 酸式碳酸钾;重碳酸钾 |
| Chemical category | Inorganic Salts |
| CAS No. | 298-14-6 |
| EINECS No. | 206-059-0 |
| Molecular formula | KHCO3 |
| Molecular weight | 100.12 |
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Technical indicators
Assay ≥99.5%; water ≤0.5%; chloride ≤0.02%; sulfate ≤0.02%; heavy metals (as Pb) ≤5 ppm
Performance characteristics
White crystalline powder, soluble in water, decomposes on heating releasing CO2
Application scenarios
Food leavening agent, pharmaceutical excipient, fire extinguishing agent, buffer, potassium supplement