Potassium Carbonate

K₂CO₃

IUPAC: Potassium carbonate

CAS: 584-08-7

Genel Bakış

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

Bileşim

Element Sembol Atomlar Atom Kütlesi
Carbon C 1 12,0110
Oxygen O 3 15,9990
Potassium K 2 39,0980

Elementel Bileşim

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

Kullanımlar

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

İlginç Gerçekler

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

Structure

SMILES

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

Özellikler

Tür
salt
Hal
solid
Molar Kütle
138,21 g/mol
Yoğunluk
2,4280 g/cm³
Erime Noktası
891,0 °C
Çözünürlük
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

İlgili Bileşikler

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).