Potassium Carbonate – K2CO3

Application:

• Potassium carbonate is used in the production of ceramics, glass, explosives, fertilizers and the production of soap, inorganic salts, in wool dyeing...
• K2CO3 has the effect of softening hard water.
• Potassium carbonate is used in the manufacture of soap and glass.
• When mixed with water, Potassium carbonate causes an exothermic reaction. K2CO3 is mixed with distilled water to form an Oxyhydrogen producing electrolyte that is safer than KOH, the commonly used electrolyte.
• In cuisine, K2CO3 is used as an ingredient in the production of grass jelly, a food consumed in Chinese and Southeast Asian cuisine. Potassium carbonate is used to soften beef intestines. German gingerbread recipes often use K2CO3 as the baking agent.
• Potassium carbonate is sometimes used as a buffer in honey or wine production.
• Potassium carbonate is also used as a cleaning agent and is also known as electrolyzed water or "designer" water. Potassium carbonate's water softening properties add to water's natural ability to remove dirt and sanitize areas.
• Potassium carbonate solution is used in the fertilizer industry to remove carbon dioxide from Ammonia produced syngas from steam reformers. Potassium carbonate solution is also used as a fire inhibitor, extinguishing Deep fryers, fats and various B types bound to the combustion layer, blocking solid flame aerosols. Potassium carbonate is used in reactions to maintain anhydrous conditions without reacting with the reactants and products formed. Potassium carbonate can also be used to dry some ketones, alcohols, and amines before distillation.