Appearance & PhysicalState:  white powder or granules

Density:    2.43

Melting Point:  891oC

Boiling Point:   333.6oC at 760 mmHg

Flash Point:      111oC

Water Solubility:     1120 g/L (20 oC)

Stability:   Stable. Incompatible with moisture, acids, magnesium bromine trifluoride and magnesium bromine trichloride.

Storage Condition:  Store at RT.

Description: Potassium carbonate (K2CO3) is a white salt, soluble in water (insoluble in ethanol) which forms a strongly alkaline solution. It can be made as the product of potassium hydroxide's absorbent reaction with carbon dioxide. It is deliquescent, often appearing a damp or wet solid. Potassium carbonate is used in the production of soap and glass.