Potassium Carbonate

Appearance: White Powder or Crystal

Chemical Name: Potassium Carbonate

Chemical Formula: K2CO3

Packaging Type: 25 Kg Bags

Definition and Areas of Use:

Potassium Carbonate, It was believed that in the ancient Egyptian period, a compound similar to soap made carbonate prevented the formation of many diseases by alkalizing the cells. Potassium carbonate is K2CO3 and its chemical formula is used as a pH regulator. With the disruption of the pH balance in the human body, the main causes of many diseases including cancer have been determined. In other words, the most important substance that creates an alkaline effect on our body is potassium carbonate. Potassium carbonate is a soft, silver and white alkaline metal substance. It is generally seen in sea water and many minerals. The potassium carbonate substance in question oxidizes rapidly in the air and is also very effective against water. Potassium carbonate is known to be a very important element for the development of plants. Because potassium is found in the composition of most soil types and is used in fertilizing structure. Potassium carbonate becomes soluble in water and is also used to improve the taste of bottled water. Potassium carbonate mineral is not soluble in alcohol. Since it is generally crystalline, it is known as calcinite mineral and is found in small amounts. Experts state that the body's pH rate should be alkaline.

Potassium carbonate is soft enough to be cut with a knife. When freshly cut potassium carbonate comes into contact with air, its shiny surface takes on a matte appearance. Potassium carbonate minerals must be stored in airless environments in order to reduce corrosion caused by the formation of metal oxides and hydroxides. For this reason, potassium carbonate samples are generally stored in kerosene-like and reducing environments. Potassium carbonate minerals, like other alkali metals, cause violent hydrogen gas formation when in contact with water. When potassium carbonate and water are combined, it is more violent than the reaction of lithium and sodium water. However, as a result of the heat released from this reaction, there is a reaction that occurs in the combination of heat sufficient to burn hydrogen gas.

Potassium Carbonate is a compound that is used in many areas of our lives and is of great importance. This compound is used mostly in the industrial sector, as well as in the glass sector, the food sector, the pharmaceutical sector and many other areas. For this reason, we understand the importance of this compound in our lives. Potassium carbonate is ranked 7th among the most abundant elements in nature. It is a gratifying situation that an element that we need so much can be found so easily. Potassium carbonate is also used quite a lot in fertilizer production. This causes this compound to be stored in plants via soil. People, on the other hand, take this compound into their bodies from plants as the healthiest way. Of course, the human body also needs this compound quite a lot. Potassium carbonate is white. It has a bright structure with its crystal structure. For this reason, it is a compound that can be easily distinguished from other compounds.

Potassium carbonate is a substance that oxidizes very quickly in the air. Therefore, storage conditions should be well adjusted. Contact with air should be cut off when not in use. This substance can also react with water. Therefore, storage conditions should be paid close attention to. Being abundant in nature allows for easy meeting of needs. It is usually obtained from rocks and made ready for use. Potassium carbonate is very important for living things. In fact, when this compound, which is a necessary mineral for the human body, is deficient, people usually make up for this deficiency with plants. This mineral is absolutely necessary for the cells to survive. In fact, heart function disorders are observed in people and animals with potassium carbonate deficiency.

Areas of Use

It is used in industrial products, glass surfaces, ceramics, in explosive materials, in fertilization and glazing industries, in personal care products, in the production of soft soap, in the food industry, in the production of inorganic salts, in chemical paints and in wool finishing works.
In addition, potassium carbonate, which is used as a leavening agent together with sodium aluminum phosphate in the alkalization of cocoa powder, causes a soapy taste when added heavily. Adding potassium carbonate to liquid soap prevents hydrolysis and helps increase the washing effect.
In addition, potassium carbonate is used to keep liquid soap in liquid proportion and prevent it from gelling.
Potassium carbonate is an easy-to-process and easy-to-find compound used in many areas from television tubes to photography. Potassium carbonate is not flammable, so it is widely used in fire extinguishers.