Potassium carbonate (chemical formula: K ₂ CO ∝) is an inorganic compound, typically colorless crystals or white particles, with hygroscopicity. It is one of the carbonates of potassium, widely used in industry and laboratories.
Main purpose:
Fertilizer: Potassium carbonate is an important component of potassium fertilizer, which helps with plant growth, especially in improving plant stress resistance and enhancing crop quality.
Glass manufacturing: Potassium carbonate is used in glass production as a flux to lower the melting temperature of glass.
Detergent: Potassium carbonate is also used as an ingredient in some cleaning products.
Chemical synthesis: In chemical reactions, potassium carbonate can serve as a neutralizing agent or precursor to potassium hydroxide.
Food industry: Sometimes used in food processing as a pH or acidity regulator.
nature:
Solubility: Potassium carbonate dissolves in water to form an alkaline solution.
Reactivity: When dissolved in water, it decomposes into potassium hydroxide and carbon dioxide, making it highly alkaline.
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