Item	Unit	STANDARD
Purity(as K2CO3)	% Min	99.0
Chloride(as KCl )	% Max	0.01
Sulphate (as K2SO4)	% Max	0.01
Iron	% Max	0.001
Insoluble matter in water	% Max	0.02
Burnt loss	% Max	0.6
Arsenic	% Max	0.0003
Heavy Metal(as Pb)	% Max	0.002

Potassium carbonate (K2CO3) is a white salt, soluble in water (insoluble in ethanol), which forms a strongly alkaline solution. It can be made as the product of potassium hydroxide's absorbent reaction with carbon dioxide. It is deliquescent, often appearing a damp or wet solid. Potassium carbonate is used in the production of soap and glass. (Historically) For soap, glass, and china production as a mild drying agent where other drying agents, such as calcium chloride and magnesium sulfate, may be incompatible. It is not suitable for acidic compounds, but can be useful for drying an organic phase if one has a small amount of acidic impurity. It may also be used to dry some ketones, alcohols, and amines prior to distillation. to make a safer electrolyte for oxyhydrogen production than potassium hydroxide, the more commonly used electrolyte. In cuisine, it is used as an ingredient in the production of grass jelly, a food consumed in Chinese and Southeast Asian cuisines. It is used to tenderize tripe. German gingerbread recipes often use potassium carbonate as a baking agent. as a buffering agent in the production of mead or wine. softening hard water. as a fire suppressant in extinguishing deep-fat fryers and various other B class-related fires in condensed aerosol fire suppression, although as the byproduct of potassium nitrate. an ingredient in welding fluxes, and in the flux coating on arc-welding rods. it is also used in gunpowder as a stable source of energy. stability in neurons to help maintain equilibrium. as an animal feed ingredient to satisfy the potassium requirements of farmed animals such as broiler breeders.

1, What kinds of certificates can you offer?

Foodchem is an ISO2008 9001 certified company, as for Potassium Carbonate, we can offer HAPPC, KOSHER, HALAL Certificates, ect.

2, Is Foodchem a manufacturer or just a trading company?

Foodchem is both manufacturer and trading company, we are Potassium Carbonate distributor, at the same time, we are manufacturer of other products.

3, What is the Min Order Quantity of Potassium Carbonate?

Different products have different MOQ, for Potassium Carbonate, the MOQ is 500kg.

4, What is the price of Potassium Carbonate?

Foodchem is a famous supplier and manufacturer of Potassium Carbonate in China, and has been corporate with many Potassium Carbonate suppliers for several years, we can provide you with cost-effective Potassium Carbonate.

5, How long shall we wait for your reply?

We can guarantee to reply your inquiries of Potassium Carbonate in less than 24 hours in working days.

6, What kinds of transportation types can you provide?

Our main transportation methods include air transportation, land transportation and water transportation.

7, What kinds of payment terms can you accept?

The most commonly used payment terms are T/T, L/C, D/P, D/A, etc.

8, How long will I receive my good?

Foodchem has its own EDC warehouse in Shanghai, when your purchase order has been confirmed, inventory products will deliver within 1 week, other products delivery in 2 weeks.