Potassium carbonate (K2CO3)-Powder

Characteristic




Potassium carbonate is the inorganic compound with the formula K2CO3. It is a white salt, which is soluble in water. It is deliquescent, often appearing as a damp or wet solid.




Chemical formula：K2CO3

Molar mass：138.205 g/mol

Appearance：White, hygroscopic solid

Density：2.43 g/cm3

Melting point：891 °C (1,636 °F; 1,164 K)

Boiling point：Decomposes

Solubility in water：112 g/100 mL (20 °C)

                                 156 g/100 mL (100 °C)

Solubility：3.11 g/100 mL (25 °C) methanol

Insoluble in alcohol, acetone

Magnetic susceptibility (χ)：−59.0·10−6 cm3/mol




Application




Potassium carbonate is mainly used in the production of soap and glass.