Potassium Carbonate
Potassium Carbonate
HS Code : 28364000 | CAS NO. : 584-08-7
Basic Information:
- Chemical Name: Potassium Carbonate
- Formula: K₂CO₃
- Molecular Weight: 138.21 g/mol
- Appearance: White crystalline powder / granules
- Odour: Odorless
- Taste: salty and strongly alkaline
- Solubility: Highly soluble in water
Packing Details: • 500 gm HDPE Bottle • 1 kg HDPE Bottle• 5 kg HDPE Bag/Jar • 10 kg HDPE Bag • 25 kg HDPE woven Bag • 50 kg HDPE woven Bag
Storage & Handling
- Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area
- Keep container tightly closed (hygroscopic – absorbs moisture)
- Protect from humidity and water contact
- Keep away from acids
- Store on pallets, away from direct sunlight
- Avoid dust formation
- Use gloves, safety goggles, and dust mask
- Ensure proper ventilation
- Avoid skin and eye contact
- Wash hands after handling
Safety
- Classified as irritant (alkaline material)
- May cause serious eye irritation
- May cause skin irritation
- Inhalation of dust may irritate respiratory tract
- Non-flammable
Industry Wise Application
Food Industry Application
- Cocoa Processing:Used in the alkalization (“Dutching”) of cocoa powder to improve color, flavor, and solubility.
- Bakery and Cooking:Acts as a leavening agent in baked goods like gingerbread and aids in tenderizing tripe.
- Noodle Production:A key component of kansui (lye water) to give ramen noodles their distinctive texture, flavor, and color.
- Beverage Production:Acts as a buffering agent in wine and mead production to manage acidity
Industrial & Chemical Applications
- Fertilizer Production:Essential for creating potash-based fertilizers that supply vital nutrients to crops and raise soil pH in acidic conditions.
- Glass and Ceramics:Used to manufacture specialty glass (television screens, optical lenses) and high-quality porcelain, enhancing durability and clarity.
- Soap and Detergents:Acts as a builder and water softener in the manufacturing of soaps and liquid detergents.
- Chemical Manufacturing:Serves as a base for producing potassium silicate, potassium cyanide, and other inorganic salts.
- Drying Agent:Acts as a mild, cost-effective agent to dry organic solvents, particularly ketones, alcohols, and amines.
- Fire Suppression:Used in dry powder fire extinguishers, particularly for deep-fat fryers and in condensed aerosol fire systems.
- Textile & Dyeing:Used in wool dyeing and as a pH buffer in textile processing
Other Application
- Agriculture/Livestock:Used in animal feed to regulate potassium balance in heat-stressed animals.
- Pharmaceuticals:Used in the production of effervescent tablets.
- Environmental/Technical:Explored for carbon sequestration and used in welding fluxes
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