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Potassium carbonate
Product Details
Category
Buffering Agents
Molecular Formula
CK2O3
Grade
ACS reagent
CAS Number
584-08-7
Purity
≥99.0%
Quality Level
200
Storage
Store at RT.
Boiling Point
333.6ºC at 760 mmHg
Melting Point
891ºC
Density
2.43 g/cm3
Product 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.
EC Number
209-529-3
Molecular Weight (g/mol)
138.206
Flash Point
111ºC
Physical State
Powder
MDL number
MFCD00011382
NACRES
NA.21
InChI Key
BWHMMNNQKKPAPP-UHFFFAOYSA-L
SMILES
[K+].[K+].[O-]C([O-])=O
InChI
1S/CH2O3.2K/c2-1(3)4;;/h(H2,2,3,4);;/q;2*+1/p-2
Stability
Stable. Incompatible with moisture, acids, magnesium bromine trifluoride and magnesium bromine trichloride.
Hazard Codes
Xn
Safety Statements
S26-S37/39
WGK Germany
1
RTECS
TS7750000
HS Code
2836400000
RIDADR
UN 3262
Color
White
Risk Statements
R22; R36/37/38
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