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Potassium carbonate

99.995% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Dipotassium carbonate

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Linear Formula:
K2CO3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
138.21
Beilstein:
4267587
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23
Assay:
99.995% trace metals basis
form:
powder and chunks
solubility:
H2O: soluble 138 g/L at 20 °C (completely)

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Quality Level

Assay

99.995% trace metals basis

form

powder and chunks

impurities

≤55.0 ppm Trace Metal Analysis

mp

891 °C (lit.)

solubility

H2O: soluble 138 g/L at 20 °C (completely)

SMILES string

[K+].[K+].[O-]C([O-])=O

InChI

1S/CH2O3.2K/c2-1(3)4;;/h(H2,2,3,4);;/q;2*+1/p-2

InChI key

BWHMMNNQKKPAPP-UHFFFAOYSA-L

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General description

Potassium carbonate (K2CO3) is a water-soluble inorganic compound that is primarily derived from potash. It is industrially prepared by reacting potassium hydroxide and carbon dioxide. The solution crystallizes to form potash hydrate, which can further be heated above 200°C to produce the anhydrous salt.[1][2]

Application

K2CO3 can be used for a variety of applications such as:
  • production of soaps and glasses[3][3]
  • drying agent for organic based compounds like ketones, alcohols, and amines[4]
  • buffering agent to produce wine[5]
  • ingredient in welding and other coatings[5]

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Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Pilot plant results for a precipitating potassium carbonate solvent absorption process promoted with glycine for enhanced CO2 capture
Smith K, et al.
Fuel Processing Technology, 135, 60-65 (2015)
Transverse Tuning of TiO2 Nanotube Array by Controlling the Electrochemical Charge Transfer Resistance with Potassium Carbonate and Sodium Carbonate Composition in Ammonium Fluoride Electrolyte
Raj CC and Prasanth R
Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 162(4), E23-E29 (2015)
Formulation of a metal arc welding flux with a potash enriched sodium silicate binder
Atuanya CU and Nwigbo SC
Journal of Emerging Trends in Engineering and Applied Sciences, 3(3), 497-501 (2012)
Evaluation of various agro-wastes for traditional black soap production
Taiwo OE and Osinowo FAO
Bioresource Technology, 79(1), 95-97 (2001)
Luminescence characteristics of Li2CO3-K2CO3-H3BO3 glasses co-doped with TiO2/MgO
Alajerami YSM, et al.
Applied Radiation and Isotopes, 82(1), 12-19 (2013)

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