Potassium Carbonate, chemically represented as K₂CO₃, is a versatile white salt with wide industrial and commercial applications. Known for forming a strongly alkaline solution when dissolved in water, it plays a vital role across multiple industries including glassmaking, soap production, winemaking, and fire safety.
🔹 Character
Potassium Carbonate is a white crystalline salt, highly soluble in water but insoluble in ethanol. Its aqueous solution exhibits strong alkalinity, making it an essential raw material in both industrial and laboratory settings.
✔️ Key Features
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Molecular Formula: K₂CO₃
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White crystalline powder
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Soluble in water, insoluble in ethanol
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Strongly alkaline solution formation
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Stable, non-flammable compound
🔹 Main Applications
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Glass Industry: Enhances transparency and reduces melting temperature in glass production
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Soap & Detergent Manufacturing: Used as a softening and foaming agent
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Wine Making: Serves as a buffering agent in fermentation processes
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Drying Agent: Mild desiccant in laboratories and industrial applications
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Fire Safety: Utilized in certain types of fire extinguishers due to its chemical stability
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Chemical Industry: Employed in the synthesis of potassium-based compounds
⚠️ Warning
Potassium Carbonate is strongly alkaline and may cause irritation to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract upon direct exposure. Proper protective equipment (gloves, goggles, masks) is recommended during handling. Always follow industrial safety standards and SDS guidelines.
📦 Packing and Delivery
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Supplied in 25 kg PP/PE bags, ensuring secure packaging, safe storage, and reliable transport.
At POUYA KIAN SADID CO. (PKS Chem), we provide premium-grade Potassium Carbonate with consistent supply, competitive pricing, and trusted international logistics, serving industries worldwide.
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