Potassium Carbonate

Potassium Carbonate (K₂CO₃), a versatile and high-purity compound widely used in various industries, including glass manufacturing, food processing, and cosmetics. Known for its efficiency and solubility, Potassium Carbonate is a go-to choice for applications requiring a reliable alkali.

Industrial applications of Potassium Carbonate:

1. Glass production: Potassium carbonate increases the resistance, transparency, and refractive coefficient of glass. 

2. Food & Beverage Processing: Commonly used as a food additive, Potassium Carbonate acts as a buffering agent, pH adjuster, and emulsifier in products such as baked goods, chocolates, and noodles.

3. Chocolate and cocoa powder: Potassium carbonate is used as an alkalizing agent in the production of chocolate and cocoa powder. This process, called "Dutching", enhances the aroma of cocoa beans and reduces flavanols to produce different colored cocoa powders. 

4. Wine production: Potassium carbonate is used as a buffering agent to lower the acidity of wine. 

5. Drying agent: Potassium carbonate is used as a mild drying agent in fruit processing and for drying alcohols, ketones, and amines before distillation. 

6. Deicer: Potassium carbonate's ability to release heat makes it useful as a deicer. 

7. Fire suppressant: Potassium carbonate is used as a fire suppressant. 

8. Fertilizer: Potassium carbonate is used as a fertilizer for acidic soil. 

9. Effervescence tablets: Potassium carbonate is used in effervescence tablets in the pharmaceutical field. 

10. Animal feed: Potassium carbonate hydrate is used in animal feed to help heat-stressed animals regulate their potassium balance. 

11. Cosmetics & Personal Care: It is used as a pH adjuster and stabilizing agent in skincare products, Potassium Carbonate helps improve formulation stability and performance.

12. Dyeing & Textiles: It is used in fabric dyeing processes by acting as a pH buffer, enhancing dye adherence and color consistency.

Advantages of Potassium Carbonate:

• High Purity: Consistent quality for reliable industrial and commercial applications.

• Effective pH Control: Acts as an excellent buffering agent, especially useful in processes that require controlled acidity.

• Water-Soluble: Easily dissolves in water, making it suitable for liquid formulations.

Technical Specifications:

• Chemical Formula: K₂CO₃

• Appearance: White crystalline powder

• Purity: ≥99%

• Packaging: Secure packaging options for safe transport and storage

Packaging: 50 Kg. Bag

MOQ: 100 Kg.