Synonyms: Carbonate of potash; Dipotassium carbonate; Dipotassium salt; Pearl ash; Potash; Salt of tartar; Salt of wormwood
A potassium salt for deproteinization and as a drying agent
Common biochemical reagent used in soap, glass, and china production and as a drying agent and electrolyte
Very hygroscopic
Specifications
ACS Grade
Insolubles: <0.01%
Loss on heating (285°C): <1.0%
Chloride: <0.003%
Nitrogen compounds: <0.001%
Phosphate: <0.001%
Silica: <0.005%
Sulfur compounds: <0.004%
Precipitables (in NH4OH): <0.01%
Calcium and magnesium precipitate: <0.01%
Arsenic: <0.0001%
Heavy metals (as Pb): <0.0005%
Iron: <0.0005%
Sodium: <0.02%
Appearance: White solid
Density: 2.29 g/cm3
HS Code: 28364000
IUPAC_Name: Potassium carbonate
Melting Point: 891°C
RTECS Number: TS7750000