Description

Potassium Carbonate is a versatile inorganic salt essential for numerous industrial processes. Its primary value lies in its strong alkalinity and solubility, making it a key reagent and processing aid. This product is critical for manufacturers in the glass, detergent, food, and agricultural chemical industries, where consistent quality and reliable supply are paramount.

Application

• Glass Manufacturing: A vital fluxing agent to lower the melting point of silica, significantly reducing energy consumption in the production of specialty glasses, optical lenses, and television tubes.
• Detergent & Soap Production: Used as a builder and source of alkalinity in liquid soaps, particularly potassium soaps, and in certain industrial cleaning formulations.
• Food Processing (FCC Grade): Acts as a pH regulator, stabilizer, and leavening agent in baked goods, wine production (for deacidification), and cocoa processing.
• Fertilizer & Agricultural Chemicals: Serves as a source of soluble potassium for fertilizers and as an intermediate in the manufacture of other potassium-based agrochemicals.
• Chemical Synthesis: A key reagent in the production of other potassium salts, pigments, dyes, and in various organic synthesis reactions requiring a mild, anhydrous base.
• Fire Suppression: A component in dry chemical fire extinguishers (Class B and C fires) and in formulations for fireproofing wood and textiles.
• Electrolyte & Buffer Solutions: Used in analytical chemistry and certain electrochemical applications due to its conductive and buffering properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Carbonate
CAS No.	584-08-7
Molecular Formula	K2CO3
Molecular Weight	138.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Carbonic acid, dipotassium salt; Dipotassium carbonate; Pearl ash; Potash; Salt of tartar; Kaliumcarbonat; Calcined potash; Potcarb; E501
EINECS	209-529-3

Quality Control

Our Potassium Carbonate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We offer various grades, including Industrial, Food (FCC), and Pharmaceutical (USP/EP), each meeting stringent specifications for purity and consistency. Every batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profiles, and physical parameters to ensure compliance with your application requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in original, moisture-proof packaging. Recommended storage temperature: 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White granular or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (K2CO3)	≥ 99.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 10 ppm
Water Insolubles	≤ 0.02%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.