Description
Product Name:Potassium Carbonate Monoclinic crystals
Molecular formula: K2CO3 Molecular weight: 138.19
Physical Properties
The compound appears as a white, crystalline substance that is odorless. It has a high melting point of about 891°C (1,636°F), reflecting its ionic nature. It is highly hygroscopic, meaning it readily absorbs moisture from the environment, and is deliquescent, becoming liquid when exposed to air.
Chemical Properties
Potassium carbonate is a strong base and exhibits typical properties of a basic salt. It is highly soluble in water and forms a strongly alkaline solution. It reacts with acids to form a corresponding potassium salt. Under normal conditions, potassium carbonate is stable; however, when heated, it can decompose to form potassium oxide and carbon dioxide.
Specifications:
| Items | Fine Grade | Technical Grade | First Grade | Regular Grade | |
| Purity | min % | 99 | 99 | 98.5 | 96 |
| Chloride (As KCl) | max% | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| Sulphate (As K2SO4) | max% | 0.01 | 0.04 | 0.1 | 0.15 |
| Iron | max% | 0.001 | 0 | 0.003 | 0.01 |
| Water-Insolubles | max% | 0.02 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.1 |
| Ash Content | max% | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1 | 1 |
| Heavy Metals | max% | 0.002 | |||
| As | max% | 0.0003 |
What is Potassium Carbonate Monoclinic crystals used for:
Potassium carbonate is extensively used in a wide array of applications:
- Glass Manufacturing: It serves as a key ingredient in the production of glass, particularly glass used in television tubes.
- Soap and Detergents: It acts as a softening agent, making hard water more compatible with soap and detergents.
- Food Industry: Used as an acidity regulator and firming agent, it also finds application in the production of Dutch process cocoa powder.
- Photography: Used in traditional photography processes, it acts as an accelerator for development.
- Agriculture: As raw materials for spray fertilizer and compound fertilizer.
How to Store Potassium Carbonate Monoclinic crystals:
Store in dry and ventilated warehouse away from moisture. Don’t store goods outside or expose to the air.
Package:
net weight 25/50/500/800/900/1000 KG,In PP/PE bag or according to customer request.
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