Potassium Carbonate

K₂CO₃

IUPAC: Potassium carbonate

CAS: 584-08-7

Descripción general

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

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Carbon C 1 12,0110
Oxygen O 3 15,9990
Potassium K 2 39,0980

Composición elemental

C
Carbon ×1
8,7%
O
Oxygen ×3
34,7%
K
Potassium ×2
56,6%

Usos

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

Datos curiosos

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

Structure

SMILES

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

Propiedades

Tipo
salt
Estado
solid
Masa molar
138,21 g/mol
Densidad
2,4280 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
891,0 °C
Solubilidad
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

Compuestos relacionados

Diammonium Phosphate

(NH₄)₂HPO₄

Ammonium Chloride

NH₄Cl

Barium Chloride

BaCl₂

Cadmium Sulfide

CdS

Calcium Sulfate

CaSO₄

Cerium(III) Chloride

CeCl₃

Copper(II) Sulfide

CuS

Ammonium Sulfate

(NH₄)₂SO₄

Ammonium Bicarbonate

NH₄HCO₃

Calcium Propionate

Ca(C₂H₅COO)₂

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).