Potassium carbonate is a white salt, soluble in water which forms a strongly alkaline solution. It can be made as the product of potassium hydroxide’s absorbent reaction with carbon dioxide. It is deliquescent, often appearing a damp or wet solid.
Cas No : 584-08-7
Formula: K2CO3
Molar mass: 138.205 g/mol
Magnetic susceptibility (χ): −59.0·10−6 cm3/mol
GHS precautionary statements: P261, P305+351+338
Packing : 50 Kgs. bag
Manufacturing 400 M.T/year capacity.
Specifications:
Name of Parameter | Our Standard Specification |
Appearance | White crystalline powder free from dirt & foreign matter |
Taste | Slightly alkaline taste |
Odour | Odourless |
Identification | Gives the reaction of pot. carbonates |
Assay % | 99.0 - 100.5 |
pH | 8.3 -8.6 |
Loss on drying | Max 0.25 |
Clarity & Colour of sol. | Clear & colourless |
Heavy metals mg/kg | 20 Max. |