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Potassium carbonate, ACS, 99.0% min
Description
It may be used in pharmaceutical laboratories as a drying agent or as a source of potassium. It is also used in fire extinguishers, to make soap, glass and to soften water. Aqueous potassium carbonate plays an important role in carbon dioxide absorption promoted by piperazine. It is also essential for the absorption of carbon dioxide promoted by boric acid. It is also useful for the synthesis of azoles and diazines.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 891°C |
| Physical Form | Granules |
| Quantity | 1 kg |
| Beilstein | 4267587 |
| Merck Index | 14,7619 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water. Insoluble in ethanol. |
| IUPAC Name | dipotassium;carbonate |
| Formula Weight | 138.21 |
| Percent Purity | ≥99.0% |
| Grade | ACS |
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