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Potassium Carbonate
POTASSIUM CARBONATE=Pearl ash
Potassium Carbonate
Potassium carbonate (K2CO3) is a white powder historically obtained by boiling plant ashes in water (pearl ash), now produced synthetically.
Uses and Benefits
•Enhances the optical clarity of glass and optimizes its melting temperature (especially for television screens and laboratory glassware).
Technical Identity
IUPAC / Trade NamePotassium Carbonate
Chemical FormulaK2CO3
CAS Number584-08-7
EC Number209-529-3
Molecular Weight138.20
Industry CategoryGeneral Industrial
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