Potassium Carbonate

K₂CO₃

IUPAC: Potassium carbonate

CAS: 584-08-7

نظرة عامة

Potassium carbonate, or potash, is historically one of the most important industrial chemicals. It is used in glass making, soap production, and food processing.

التركيب

العنصر الرمز الذرات الكتلة الذرية
Carbon C 1 12,0110
Oxygen O 3 15,9990
Potassium K 2 39,0980

التركيب العنصري

C
8,7%
O
34,7%

الاستخدامات

  • Glass production
  • Soap making
  • Food additive
  • Cocoa processing

حقائق مثيرة

  • The word 'potassium' derives from 'potash', obtained by leaching wood ashes

Structure

SMILES

C(=O)([O-])[O-].[K+].[K+]

الخصائص

النوع
salt
الحالة
solid
الكتلة المولية
138,21 g/mol
الكثافة
2,4280 g/cm³
نقطة الانصهار
891,0 °C
الذوبانية
1120 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
137,9122
TPSA
63,2 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
6
Complexity
18,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Potassium Carbonate?
Potassium Carbonate (K₂CO₃) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Potassium carbonate.
What is the molecular weight of Potassium Carbonate?
Potassium Carbonate has a molar mass of 138.21 g/mol.
What state is Potassium Carbonate at room temperature?
Potassium Carbonate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Potassium Carbonate organic or inorganic?
Potassium Carbonate is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Potassium Carbonate?
Potassium Carbonate (K₂CO₃) is composed of Carbon (C), Oxygen (O), Potassium (K).