Potassium carbonate
CAS Number584-08-7
FormulaK2CO3
Mol. Weight138.21 g/mol
Potassium carbonate
What is Potassium carbonate?
Potassium carbonate is a chemical compound with CAS number 584-08-7 and molecular formula K2CO3. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Specifications
Linear Formula
K2CO3
Molecular Weight
138.21 g/mol
Assay/Purity
≥98% (acidimetric)
Impurities
≤0.001% heavy metals (as Pb)
Density
2.43 g/mL at 25 °C
Solubility
ethanol: insoluble(lit.)
Safety Information
GHS07Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
H302-H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statements
P261-P305 + P351 + P338
Required PPE
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
Melting Point
891 °C(lit.)
Anion Traces
chloride (Cl-): ≤50 mg/kg
sulfate (SO42-): ≤100 mg/kg
Cation Traces
As: ≤2 mg/kg
Fe: ≤10 mg/kg
Na: ≤5000 mg/kg
EC Number
209-529-3
WGK Germany
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