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Potassium carbonate
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Potassium carbonate |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Potash;Carbonic acid dipotassium salt;K2CO3 |
| Chinese name | 碳酸钾 |
| Chinese synonyms | 钾碱;碳酸钾盐;珠灰 |
| Chemical category | Inorganic Salts |
| CAS No. | 584-08-7 |
| EINECS No. | 209-529-3 |
| Molecular formula | K2CO3 |
| Molecular weight | 138.21 |
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Technical indicators
K2CO3 content ≥99.0%; chloride ≤0.01%; sulfate ≤0.01%; iron ≤0.001%; water-insoluble matter ≤0.02%
Performance characteristics
White powder, highly hygroscopic, soluble in water, aqueous solution is strongly alkaline
Application scenarios
Glass manufacturing, soap production, fertilizers, food additive, chemical synthesis