Potassium carbonate
CAS: 584-08-7
Description:
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.
