Potassium carbonate (calcinated potash)
CAS No 584-08-7
Potassium carbonate, also known as calcinated potash, is an inorganic salt with the formula K2CO3 (CAS 584-08-7, EINECS 209-529-3), appearing as white crystals. It is used across a range of industrial processes as a source of alkalinity and potassium.
The product is supplied in Big Bags and bags, suited to standard industrial handling and storage.
- Category
- (Bi)Carbonates
- Sub-category
- Carbonates
- Formula
- K2CO3
- CAS Number
- 584-08-7
- EINECS
- 209-529-3
Applications
- Raw material in industrial glass and glaze formulations
- Flux component in ceramics production
- Alkaline intermediate in chemical synthesis
- Auxiliary in textile processing
- pH adjustment and neutralization in industrial processes
- Component in metal surface treatment baths
FAQ
Q: What is calcinated potash?
A: Calcinated potash is another name for potassium carbonate (K2CO3), an inorganic alkaline salt appearing as white crystals.
Q: How is potassium carbonate packaged?
A: It is supplied in Big Bags and bags for industrial handling.
Q: What is the CAS number of potassium carbonate?
A: The CAS number is 584-08-7.
Available materials
| Material | Packaging | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Potassium carbonate calc. Bigbag DD | Big Bag | 1000 KG |
| Potassium carbonate calc. Bigbag | Big Bag | 1000 KG |
| Potassium carbonate calc. Bag | Bag | 25 KG |
| Potassium carbonate calc. Bag DD | Bag | 25 KG |
| Potassium carbonate calc. Bag 20 kg | Bag | 20 KG |