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Potassium Carbonate Sesquihydrate
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Product Code: RXSOL-98-9820-025

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Product Description

Potassium carbonate sesquihydrate (K₂CO₃·1.5H₂O), also known as "potash hydrate," is a white, deliquescent salt that forms when potassium carbonate (K₂CO₃) crystallizes from solution, containing 1.5 molecules of water per formula unit. 

Product Short Description

Potassium carbonate sesquihydrate can act as a base in various chemical reactions

Product Application

APPLICATION::

Chemical Reactions & Synthesis:

  • Base in Reactions: Potassium carbonate sesquihydrate can act as a base in various chemical reactions, including cross-coupling reactions like the Suzuki coupling and Heck reactions. 
  • Sorbent for CO2 Removal: It can be used as a sorbent to remove CO2 from flue gas in precombustion processes. 
  • Analytical Chemistry: In analytical chemistry, it is used as a reagent for various reactions, including carbonyl compound synthesis. 
  • pH Regulation: Its ability to maintain pH levels makes it valuable in biochemical applications, ensuring optimal conditions for enzymatic reactions. 
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Product Note

Food Industry:

  • Dutch-Processed Cocoa: It's used in the alkalization of cocoa powder to produce Dutch-processed chocolate, enhancing aroma and balancing the pH. 

Agriculture:

  • Fertilizer: Potassium carbonate is used as a source of potassium, a macronutrient essential for plant growth. 

Animal Feed:

  • Macromineral Nutrient: It can be used as a source of potassium in animal feedstocks. 

Other Applications:

  • Dietary Supplement: It can be used as a dietary potassium supplement to address low blood potassium levels. 
  • Fire Suppression: It can be used as a fire suppressant in extinguishing deep-fat fryers and various other B-class related fires. 
  • Soap and Glass Production: Historically, potassium carbonate was used in the production of soap and glass.
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