Potassium Carbonate, also known as Dipotassium Carbonate, Potassium Carbonate, and anhydrous Carbonate of Potash, has the chemical formula K2CO3 or CK2O3. Its anhydrous form appears as odorless colorless deliquescent crystals or white deliquescent powder with an alkaline taste and is freely soluble in Water at ambient conditions. It can be produced as a product of Potassium Hydroxide's absorbent reaction with Carbon Dioxide. It is strongly hygroscopic and presents a large capacity to absorb moisture.Â
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CAS
0584-08-07
Synonyms
Dipotassium carbonate, Carbonate of potash, Carbonic acid dipotassium salt, Salt of tartar
Assay
Min 99.0%
PubChem ID
11430
Grade
FCC Grade
Color
White
Physical form
Solid powder
Appearance
White
Odor
Odorless
pH
Moderately basic in solution
Melting point
891 °C / 1635.8 °F
Density
1201 - 1330 g/L (granular)
Solubility
1
Molecular formula
K2CO3
Molecular weight
138.205
Autoship Available
Yes
Chloride (Cl)
0.00%
Heavy metals
5 ppm
Insoluble matter
0.01%
Iron (Fe)
5 ppm
KosherID
KCZ-FBJV
Loss on drying
0.500 % max
Nitrogen Compounds
0.00001
Phosphate (PO4)
0.00%
Silica (SiO2)
0.00005
Sodium (Na)
0.0002
Sulfate (SO4)
75 max
Sulfur Compounds
0.00004
Water
0.500 % max
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GRAS Reference Citation 21CFR 182.1619.
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