Potassium Bicarbonate is a white, crystalline, water-soluble compound used in agriculture, food processing, and as a buffering agent in various industrial applications.
- Agriculture: Used as a fertilizer and as a pesticide in certain applications.
- Food Industry: Applied as a leavening agent and food additive.
- Pharmaceuticals: Used in some pharmaceutical formulations to control pH.
- Industrial Applications: Used in fire extinguishers and as a buffering agent in various processes.
Appearance
White crystalline powder
Odor
Odorless
Molecular Formula
KHCO3
Molecular Weight
100.115 g/mol
Melting Point
Decomposes at 100 °C
Density
2.17 g/cm³
Solubility
Soluble in water
Flash Point
Not applicable
Chemical Stability
Stable under normal conditions, but decomposes upon heating
