Potassium Carbonate
No.: FOA-056
GENERAL INFORMATION
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• HS CODE |
2836400000 |
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• CAS NO |
584-08-7 |
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• GRADE |
Food Grade |
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• FORMULA |
K2CO3 |
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• MOLECULAR WEIGHT |
138.20 |
PROPERTIES
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• Appearance |
Monoclinic crystal, white powder, granular crystal or prill |
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• Odor |
Easily soluble in water forming a slightly alkaline solution, insoluble in alcohol and ether |
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• Melting Point |
891℃ |
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• Relative density |
2.428 |
SPECIFICATIONS(HG2452-93)
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• Assay(K2CO3) |
≥99.0% |
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• Chloride(as KCl) |
≤0.01% |
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• Sulphate(as K2SO4) |
≤0.01% |
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• Iron |
≤0.001% |
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• Water insoluble substances |
≤0.02% |
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• Burnt Loss |
≤0.6% |
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• Arsenic |
≤0.0003% |
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• Heavy metals(as Pb) |
≤0.002% |
APPLICATION
• Additives in instant pasta and soda pop so as to leaven and antiseptic. Raw materials of potassium sorbate and KDP.
PACKING
• Plastic woven bag or kraft paper bag inner with plastic bag, in 25/50 /1000KG net
STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION
• Store in a dry and well-ventilated house without moisture. Don't store in goods yards or expose to the air. Protect the material from rain when loading and unloading. Be sure to keep the package dry and free from contaminant. Avoid handling and transporting together with acid substances. In the event of a fire, use water as extinguishing agent
