Potassium Carbonate

K₂CO₃

IUPAC: Potassium carbonate

CAS: 584-08-7

概要

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

組成

元素 記号 原子 原子質量
Carbon C 1 12.0110
Oxygen O 3 15.9990
Potassium K 2 39.0980

元素組成

C
Carbon ×1
8.7%
O
Oxygen ×3
34.7%
K
Potassium ×2
56.6%

用途

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

豆知識

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

Structure

SMILES

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

特性

タイプ
salt
状態
solid
モル質量
138.21 g/mol
密度
2.4280 g/cm³
融点
891.0 °C
溶解度
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

関連化合物

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).