Cas No 584-08-7 Lowest Price Potassium Carbonate for Glass Making,
Potassium Carbonate K2CO3 for Glassware Production
1. Potassium Carbonate K2CO3 Introduction
Potassium carbonate is a inorganic compound substance with chemical
formula K2CO3 and molecular weight of 138.206. It is a white
crystalline powder with a density of 2.428g/cm3 and a melting point
of 891 ℃. It is easily soluble in water, and the aqueous solution
is alkaline. It is insoluble in ethanol. Potassium carbonate has
strong hygroscopicity. When exposed to the air, it can absorb
carbon dioxide and water, which can be converted into potassium
bicarbonate. We have exported potassium carbonate to mainly
countries such as Mexico, Kazakhstan, Egypt, etc.
Potassium Carbonate K2CO3 Parameters
Product Name | Potassium Carbonate K2CO3 for Glassware Production |
Chemical Formula | K2CO3 |
Cas No | 584-08-7 |
Einecs No | 209-529-3 |
HS Code | 2836400000 |
M.W | 138.21 |
Appearance | white powder or granular |
Packing | 25kgs/50kgs/1000kgs |
Application | glass making, glassware production |
2. Potassium Carbonate K2CO3 Specifications
UNID Potassium Carbonate K2CO3 Specifications
Item | Results |
K2CO3 | 99.88% |
Fe | 1.08ppm |
KCL | 0.0082% |
k2SO4 | 0.0086% |
Ig-Loss | 0.2% |
Water Insoluble | 0.003% |
3. Potassium Carbonate K2CO3 Applications
Potassium carbonate is a versatile chemical substance, whose main
uses include:
1. Food industry: Potassium carbonate is used as a leavening agent
in food, which can improve the color and flavor of food. At the
same time, as an alkaline agent and dough improver, it helps to
inhibit the sourness of noodles and is suitable for noodle food.
2. Chemical industry: Potassium carbonate is a raw material used in
the production of electronic tubes, television tubes, and computer
display glass shells. It is also used in the production of optical
glass to improve transparency, strength, and refractive index.
3. Pharmaceutical industry: Potassium carbonate is used to produce
products such as foam alkali, polyester, electroplating, leather
making, ceramics, building materials, crystals, and
pharmaceuticals.
4. Agricultural application: Agricultural grade potassium carbonate
is a thermal quick acting fertilizer that contains abundant
potassium and other trace elements, which can promote plant growth
and improve disease and pest resistance. We have several Mexican
customers who use potassium carbonate for fertilizer.
5. Other uses: Potassium carbonate is also used as a gas adsorbent,
dry powder fire extinguishing agent, rubber anti-aging agent, and
has applications in removing carbon dioxide from fertilizer
synthesis gas.
4. Functions in Glassware/Glass Making
The application of potassium carbonate in glassware manufacturing
is mainly reflected in the following aspects:
1. Lowering the melting point of glass: Potassium carbonate K2CO3 can react with glass materials such as
silicon dioxide to form alkali metal silicates with lower melting
points, thereby lowering the melting point of glass. This
characteristic is particularly important in the glass production
process as it helps to reduce manufacturing costs and improve
production efficiency.
2. Improving processing performance: As a flux, potassium carbonate K2CO3 can significantly enhance
the flowability of glassware, making it more uniform during the
manufacturing process. This helps to reduce the occurrence of
defects such as bubbles and stripes, and improve the quality of
glass products.
3. Adjusting refractive index: Adding an appropriate amount of potassium carbonate K2CO3 can
change the refractive index in glassware making, giving it specific
optical properties. This characteristic is particularly important
in fields such as optical fiber manufacturing, as the performance
of optical fibers largely depends on their refractive index and
thermal expansion coefficient.
4. Improving corrosion resistance: Potassium carbonate K2CO3 has good resistance to corrosive
substances such as acid and alkali, which can reduce the
dissolution rate of glass and improve its corrosion resistance.
This characteristic is particularly important when manufacturing
glassware products that need to withstand corrosive environments,
such as glassware.
5. Potassium Carbonate K2CO3 Pictures
6. Packing and Shipping