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(500g) Potassium Carbonate 99% Pearl Ash Potash Water Softener
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Summary
- Pearl ash has been used for soap, glass, and china production.
- Pearl ash added to hard water will soften the water.
- In the laboratory, it may be used as a mild drying agent where other drying agents such as calcium chloride and magnesium sulfate may be incompatible. However, it is not suitable for acidic compounds, but can be useful for drying an organic phase if one has a small amount of acidic impurity.
- Mixed with water it causes an exothermic reaction.
- Potassium carbonate is sometimes used as a buffering agent in the production of mead or wine.
(500g) Potassium Carbonate 99% Pearl Ash Potash Water Softener Description
Potassium carbonate is a white salt, soluble in water (insoluble in alcohol), which forms a strongly alkaline solution. It can be made as the product of potassium hydroxide's absorbent reaction with carbon dioxide. It is deliquescent, often appearing a damp or wet solid. Potassium carbonate is used in the production of soap and glass.
Some usese for Potassium Carbonate
Soap, glass, and china production
Mild drying agent
Cuisine
Buffering agent in the production of mead or wine.
Antique documents, it is reported to have been used to soften hard water.
Fire suppressant in extinguishing deep-fat fryers and various other B class-related fires.
Welding fluxes, and in the flux coating on arc-welding rods.
Animal feed ingredient to satisfy the potassium requirements of farmed animals such as broiler breeders.
Acidity regulator in Swedish snus
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| OPC | P8Y62XS |
|---|---|
| Brand | HD Chemicals LTD |
| Codes | 7426855429491 (EAN) |
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