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Potassium Carbonate Fine Powder (99.5%min).

SKU 90026324 CAS 584-08-7 CK2O3 MW 138.21 Available on enquiry

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Potassium Carbonate Fine Powder is an inorganic salt used primarily in glass manufacturing, food processing, and chemical synthesis. This product has a purity of 99.5% minimum, CAS number 584-08-7, formula CK2O3, and molecular weight 138.21. It is stored at ambient temperatures and carries a warning signal word. Molekula supplies Potassium Carbonate Fine Powder from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU
90026324
CAS Number
584-08-7
IUPAC Name
dipotassium;carbonate
EC Number
209-529-3
Molecular Formula
CK2O3
Molecular Weight
138.21
Exact Mass
137.9122
SMILES
C(=O)([O-])[O-].[K+].[K+]
InChIKey
BWHMMNNQKKPAPP-UHFFFAOYSA-L
InChI
InChI=1S/CH2O3.2K/c2-1(3)4;;/h(H2,2,3,4);;/q;2*+1/p-2
PubChem CID
11430

Synonyms

  • Carbonate of potash
  • Carbonic acid, dipotassium salt
  • Dipotassium carbonate
  • K-Gran
  • Kalium carbonicum
  • Kaliumcarbonat
  • Pearl ash
  • POTASSIUM CARBONATE
  • Potassium carbonate, anhydrous
  • Salt of tartar

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

Appearance
Colorless cubic crystals; hygroscopic
Odour
Odorless
Melting Point
899 °C
Density
2.29 g/cm³
Solubility (other solvents)
Very soluble in water. Insoluble in ethanol

Source: PubChem CID 11430 (HSDB, EU Food Improvement Agents)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Potassium Carbonate Fine Powder used for?

Potassium Carbonate is commonly used in the production of glass, soaps, and fertilizers, as well as in various chemical synthesis applications.

What are the chemical formula and molecular weight of this product?

The chemical formula is CK2O3 and the molecular weight is 138.21 g/mol.

How should Potassium Carbonate Fine Powder be stored?

This product should be stored at ambient temperatures in a cool, dry place.

What grade of Potassium Carbonate is available?

We supply Potassium Carbonate Fine Powder with a purity of 99.5% minimum.

Can Molekula supply this product in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply Potassium Carbonate in various quantities ranging from laboratory scale to bulk industrial volumes.

What documentation comes with the order?

All orders are supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) detailing the handling and safety requirements.

Related products

Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.

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