Potassium carbonate

Other names

Potash

Product description

Potassium carbonate (K₂CO₃) is an inorganic chemical compound. It is a white powder, readily soluble in water, odourless, with hygroscopic properties.

Application

It is used in the glass and ceramics industry, in the production of detergents, in photography, and to obtain other potassium compounds.

Key applications

Fruit growing and agriculture Glass industry Ceramics industry Production of cleaning agents Food industry Production of paints and pigments Wine production (potassium carbonate lowers wine acidity)

English name

Potassium carbonate

Chemical formula

K₂CO₃

CAS number

584-08-7

Delivery / packaging

25 kg bags, plastic containers (buckets)