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Potassium carbonate is an important inorganic potassium salt with strong hygroscopicity and good water solubility. It is widely used in glass manufacturing, electronic chemicals, detergents, the food industry, agricultural chemicals, and high-end materials manufacturing.
This product features high purity, low sodium content, strong stability, and excellent solubility. It is available in solid granules, crystalline powder, or customized concentration solutions to meet the process requirements of various industries.
| Item | Details |
| Product Name | Potassium Carbonate |
| CAS Number | 584-08-7 |
| Molecular Formula | K₂CO₃ |
| Molecular Weight | 138.21 |
| Appearance | White crystals/powder; colorless liquid (solution) |
| Purity | ≥99% (solid); 20%–50% (solution) |
| Density | 2.43 g/cm³ |
| Melting Point | 891°C |
| Solubility | Easily soluble in water, insoluble in ethanol |
| Packaging | 25kg bags, 500kg/1000kg big bags, liquid IBC tanks |
| Application Fields | Glass manufacturing, electronic chemicals, food additives, detergents, agrochemicals, etc. |
Potassium Carbonate ≥99% (Sample COA)
| Item | Specification |
| Appearance | White powder or granules |
| Assay (K₂CO₃) | ≥99.0% |
| Chloride (Cl⁻) | ≤0.01% |
| Iron (Fe) | ≤5 ppm |
| Heavy Metals | ≤10 ppm |
| Insoluble Matter in Water | ≤0.02% |
| Moisture | ≤0.5% |
| Sodium (Na⁺) | ≤0.5% or low-sodium grade available |
1. What is Potassium Carbonate?
Potassium Carbonate (K₂CO₃) is an inorganic potassium salt widely used in glass manufacturing, detergents, food additives, agrochemicals, and electronic chemicals.
2. Do you supply both solid and liquid forms?
Yes.
Solid Potassium Carbonate ≥99%
Potassium Carbonate Solution 20%–50% (customizable)
3. What industries commonly use Potassium Carbonate?
It is widely used in:
Optical and borosilicate glass
Soap & detergent production
pH control in food processing
Electroplating & metal treatment
Agrochemical formulations
Electronic-grade materials
4. What is the difference between Potassium Carbonate and Sodium Carbonate?
Higher alkalinity
Higher solubility
Lower sodium content, suitable for electronic and high-purity applications
Used in more advanced manufacturing processes
5. Can you provide COA, MSDS, and third-party testing?
Yes, we can provide:
COA
MSDS
SGS / ISO / REACH reports (upon request)
6. Is Potassium Carbonate hygroscopic? How should it be stored?
Yes, it is highly hygroscopic.
Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, and keep packaging tightly sealed.
7. What packaging options are available?
We offer:
25kg bags
500–1000kg jumbo bags
200L drums
1000L IBC tanks
Customized OEM packaging
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