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Inorganic Salts

Potassium Carbonate Anhydrous AR/ACS

RA002111 CAS 584-08-7 AR/ACS

Identity

Product code
RA002111
CAS number
584-08-7
Grade
AR/ACS
Purity
99.5%
Molecular formula
K2CO3
Molecular weight
138.21

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Colour White crystalline —
Odour Odorless —
pH value 11 - 13 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 891 °C °C
Density [g/cm3] 2.43 g/cm3 g/cm3

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance Hygroscopic white crystalline powder or granules — —
Iron (Fe) Max 0.0005 % % —
Magnesium (Mg) Max 0.0005 % % —
Sodium (Na) Max 0.02 % % —
Heavy metals Max 0.0005 % % ICP-OES
Assay (after drying ) (300 °C) 99.5 - 100.5 % % —
Insoluble matter Max 0.01 % % —
Loss on drying (300 °C) Max 0.5 % % —
Sulphur compounds Max 0.004 % % —
Chloride (Cl) Max 0.002 % % —
Phosphate (PO4) Max 0.001 % % —
Silicate (SiO2) Max 0.005 % % —
Calcium (Ca) Max 0.001 % % —

5 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
25 kg RA002111-PK-25KG
500 g RA002111-PK-500G
50 kg RA002111-PK-50KG