POTASSIUM CARBONATE ANHYDROUS 99.50% AR-ACS

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POTASSIUM CARBONATE ANHYDROUS 99.50% AR-ACS Specification

Appearance
White granular or powder form

Shape
Granular or crystalline powder

Physical Form
Granular powder

Ingredients
Potassium carbonate (main component 99.50%)

Ph Level
Highly alkaline; typically around 11.512.5 in aqueous solutions

Melting Point
896C

Properties
Strong alkaline solution hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air) reacts with acids to form carbon dioxide

Purity
99.50%

Taste
Salty and alkaline

Solubility
Soluble in water insoluble in alcohol and ether

Grade
AR (Analytical Reagent) ACS (American Chemical Society grade)

Smell
Odorless

Shelf Life
Typically 2 years when stored under recommended conditions

Density
2.43 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Refractive Rate
Not applicable (solid form)

CAS No
584-08-7

HS Code
28364000

Molecular Weight
138.205 g/mol

Application
Used in glass manufacturing fertilizers detergents and as a drying agent in laboratories

Molecular Formula
K2CO3

Storage
Store in a cool dry place in a tightly closed container to prevent absorption of moisture

Usage
Primarily used in industrial applications for its alkaline properties and as an analytical reagent in laboratories

Structural Formula
KOCOK

EINECS No
209-529-3

Poisonous
NO

About POTASSIUM CARBONATE ANHYDROUS 99.50% AR-ACS

The Potassium Carbonate Anhydrous 99.50% AR-ACS is a white granular or powder form chemical primarily utilized in various industrial applications due to its strong alkaline properties. With a purity of 99.50%, this compound is commonly used in glass manufacturing, fertilizers, detergents, and as a drying agent in laboratories. It comes in a granular or crystalline powder shape with a salty and alkaline taste. Being highly alkaline with a pH level between 11.512.5 in aqueous solutions, it is a vital analytical reagent, meeting the AR (Analytical Reagent) ACS (American Chemical Society grade) standard. This product is soluble in water, insoluble in alcohol and ether, and reacts with acids to form carbon dioxide. It is hygroscopic and must be stored in a cool, dry place to prevent moisture absorption, offering a shelf life of approximately 2 years under recommended conditions.