Potassium carbonate sesquihydrate
CAS Number6381-79-9
FormulaK2CO3 · 1.5H2O
Mol. Weight165.23 g/mol
Potassium carbonate sesquihydrate
What is Potassium carbonate sesquihydrate?
Potassium carbonate sesquihydrate is a chemical compound with CAS number 6381-79-9 and molecular formula K2CO3 · 1.5H2O. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Specifications
Linear Formula
K2CO3 · 1.5H2O
Molecular Weight
165.23 g/mol
Grade
ACS reagent
Assay/Purity
98.5-101.0% (ACS specification)
99%
Impurities
≤0.001% N compounds
≤0.004% S compounds (as SO42-)
≤0.005% silica
≤0.01% NH4OH pptd.
≤0.01% insolubles
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
Anion Traces
chloride (Cl-): ≤0.003%
phosphate (PO43-): ≤0.001%
Cation Traces
Ca: ≤0.005%
Fe: ≤5 ppm
Mg: ≤0.002%
Na: ≤0.02%
heavy metals (as Pb): ≤5 ppm
EC Number
209-529-3
WGK Germany
1
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Alternative Names & Synonyms
Carbonic acid, dipotassium salt, sesquihydrate (8CI)Dipotassium carbonate sesquihydratePotash sesquihydratePotassium carbonate (K2CO3) sesquihydratePotassium carbonate 1.5-hydratePotassium carbonate sesquihydrate