Potassium Carbonate

K₂CO₃

IUPAC: Potassium carbonate

CAS: 584-08-7

Ikhtisar

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

Komposisi

Unsur Simbol Atom Massa Atom
Carbon C 1 12,0110
Oxygen O 3 15,9990
Potassium K 2 39,0980

Komposisi Elemental

C
8,7%
O
34,7%

Kegunaan

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

Fakta Menarik

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

Structure

SMILES

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

Sifat

Jenis
salt
Keadaan
solid
Massa Molar
138,21 g/mol
Kerapatan
2,4280 g/cm³
Titik Lebur
891,0 °C
Kelarutan
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).