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Potassium Carbonate is a white, water-soluble salt commonly used in fertilizers, glass manufacturing, and as a buffering agent in various industrial processes.
- Fertilizers: Used as a source of potassium in fertilizers.
- Glass Manufacturing: Applied in the production of glass and ceramics.
- Industrial Applications: Used in the production of soaps and detergents, and as a buffering agent.
- Food Industry: Used as an acidity regulator and in the preparation of leavening agents.
Appearance
White crystalline solid
Odor
Odorless
Molecular Formula
K2CO3
Molecular Weight
138.21 g/mol
Melting Point
891 °C
Density
2.43 g/cm³
Solubility
Soluble in water
Flash Point
Not applicable
Chemical Stability
Stable under normal conditions
IUPAC Name
dipotassium;carbonate
Молекулярная формула
K2CO3
Молекулярная масса
138.21 g/mol g/mol
SMILES
C(=O)([O-])[O-].[K+].[K+]
InChIKey
BWHMMNNQKKPAPP-UHFFFAOYSA-L
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H315 Causes skin irritation
H318 Causes serious eye damage
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
H402 Harmful to aquatic life
H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
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