Description

It is also called Carbonate of potash, or Dipotassium carbonate or Pearl ash. It is a dipotassium salt of carbonic acid. It is widely used in the production of glass and soap.

Uses (Potassium carbonate)

• Potassium carbonate is used as a mild drying agent.
• Used in the making of grass jelly.
• Used to produce Dutch process chocolate by alkalization.
• Used in the production of wire or mead by acting as a buffering agent.
• Used to soften hard water.
• Used in welding fluxes.
• Used as a fire suppressant.