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Potassium Carbonate

Potassium Carbonate

CAS Number: 584-08-7

Molecular Formula: K2CO3

About Potassium Carbonate

Potassium Carbonate (CAS 584-08-7) serves as a vital fluxing agent and buffering component in the North American specialty glass and pharmaceutical sectors, where high purity fine chemicals are increasingly sought to meet the stringent optical and USP-grade requirements of domestic manufacturers. Dipotassium carbonate ...

Synonyms

  • Potash
  • Potash, sulfurated
  • Potassiumcanrenoate
  • dipotassium ion CO3
  • AC1LANIV
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Potassium Carbonate Specifications

CAS Number
584-08-7
Molecular Formula
K2CO3
IUPAC Name
dipotassium;carbonate
Canonical SMILES
C(=O)([O-])[O-].[K+].[K+]
InChI Key
BWHMMNNQKKPAPP-UHFFFAOYSA-L
InChI
1S/CH2O3.2K/c2-1(3)4;;/h(H2,2,3,4);;/q;2*+1/p-2
HSN No
28364000
melting_point
899 °C
boiling_point
Decomposes
solubility
Very soluble in water. Insoluble in ethanol
density
2.29 g/cu cm
Precautionary Statement Codes
P261, P264, P271, P273, P280, P301+P312, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P312, P332+P313, P337+P313, P362, P403+P233, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
Skin Irrit. 2 (100%) Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)

Glass Manufacturing

A flux used in potassium glass production to lower the melting point of silica, enhance clarity, and increase the strength of specialty glass for optics and labware

Chemical Intermediate

A versatile inorganic base and catalyst used in the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates, agrochemicals, and various organic compounds

Food Additive

An acidity regulator and leavening agent (E501) used in the production of Dutch process cocoa powder, wine buffering, and baked goods

Cleaning Agent

A water softener and pH adjuster utilized in the formulation of industrial detergents and soaps to enhance grease removal

Drying Agent

A mild desiccant used in laboratory settings for drying organic solvents and non-acidic compounds such as ketones and alcohols.

MSDS
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  1. Potash
  2. Potash, sulfurated
  3. Potassiumcanrenoate
  4. dipotassium ion CO3
  5. AC1LANIV

Potassium Carbonate FAQs

Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (evaluation) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks estimated

Delivery Terms

FOB*

Packaging

20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

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US SDS · COA · TDS · Specification sheet

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