POTASSIUM CARBONATE(K2CO3)
POTASSIUM CARBONATE(K2CO3)
Potassium Carbonate (K₂CO₃) is a white, crystalline, highly soluble inorganic compound widely used in agriculture, fertilizers, and industrial applications. Known for its excellent alkalinity and buffering capacity, it serves as a key source of potassium—an essential macronutrient for plant growth. ChemMin’s high-purity Potassium Carbonate ensures superior solubility, uniform nutrient availability, and consistent performance across a range of agricultural formulations and soil types.
Overview
Potassium Carbonate (K₂CO₃) is a white, crystalline, highly soluble inorganic compound widely used in agriculture, fertilizers, and industrial applications. Known for its excellent alkalinity and buffering capacity, it serves as a key source of potassium—an essential macronutrient for plant growth. ChemMin’s high-purity Potassium Carbonate ensures superior solubility, uniform nutrient availability, and consistent performance across a range of agricultural formulations and soil types.
Key Features & Benefits
1)Rich Source of Potassium: Provides readily available potassium for stronger root development and improved crop yield.
2)Highly Soluble: Dissolves quickly in water, allowing even distribution in foliar sprays and fertigation systems.
3)pH Buffering Ability: Helps maintain optimal pH levels in soil and nutrient solutions.
4)Chloride-Free: Ideal for chloride-sensitive crops such as tobacco, grapes, and potatoes.
5)Enhanced Stress Tolerance: Improves plant resistance to drought, pests, and diseases.
6)Multi-Functional: Serves as a nutrient, pH stabilizer, and processing aid in various industrial formulations.
7)Environmentally Safe: Non-toxic, non-corrosive, and biodegradable, ensuring safe use in agriculture.
2)Highly Soluble: Dissolves quickly in water, allowing even distribution in foliar sprays and fertigation systems.
3)pH Buffering Ability: Helps maintain optimal pH levels in soil and nutrient solutions.
4)Chloride-Free: Ideal for chloride-sensitive crops such as tobacco, grapes, and potatoes.
5)Enhanced Stress Tolerance: Improves plant resistance to drought, pests, and diseases.
6)Multi-Functional: Serves as a nutrient, pH stabilizer, and processing aid in various industrial formulations.
7)Environmentally Safe: Non-toxic, non-corrosive, and biodegradable, ensuring safe use in agriculture.
Specifications & Packaging
1)Chemical Formula: K₂CO₃
2)Molecular Weight: 138.21 g/mol
3)Appearance: White crystalline powder or granules
4)Purity: Minimum 99%
5)pH (5% solution): 11.0 – 12.0
6)Solubility: Freely soluble in water, insoluble in alcohol
7)Bulk Density: 2.3 g/cm³
8)Packaging: 25 kg HDPE laminated bags with inner liner 50 kg HDPE bags or jumbo bags for bulk users Custom packaging available on request
2)Molecular Weight: 138.21 g/mol
3)Appearance: White crystalline powder or granules
4)Purity: Minimum 99%
5)pH (5% solution): 11.0 – 12.0
6)Solubility: Freely soluble in water, insoluble in alcohol
7)Bulk Density: 2.3 g/cm³
8)Packaging: 25 kg HDPE laminated bags with inner liner 50 kg HDPE bags or jumbo bags for bulk users Custom packaging available on request
Applications
1)Agriculture:
Used as a source of potassium in fertilizer blends and foliar nutrient sprays.
Enhances fruit development, sugar content, and overall crop quality.
Serves as a pH regulator in hydroponic and fertigation systems.
2)Industrial: Used in the production of glass, soap, and ceramics. Neutralizing agent in chemical manufacturing.
3)Food & Beverage: Acts as a buffering agent, stabilizer, and leavening component (food-grade variant).
4)Pharmaceuticals: Used in controlled formulations as an alkaline agent and buffering component.
2)Industrial: Used in the production of glass, soap, and ceramics. Neutralizing agent in chemical manufacturing.
3)Food & Beverage: Acts as a buffering agent, stabilizer, and leavening component (food-grade variant).
4)Pharmaceuticals: Used in controlled formulations as an alkaline agent and buffering component.
Usage Note
1)Recommended concentration: 0.1% to 0.5% for foliar sprays or as per crop-specific requirement.
2)Always dissolve completely in water before mixing with other agrochemicals or nutrients.
3)Conduct a compatibility test when blending with acidic formulations.
4)Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from moisture and acids.
5)Seal the container tightly after each use to avoid caking.
2)Always dissolve completely in water before mixing with other agrochemicals or nutrients.
3)Conduct a compatibility test when blending with acidic formulations.
4)Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from moisture and acids.
5)Seal the container tightly after each use to avoid caking.
Safety & Handling
1)Avoid inhalation of dust and contact with eyes or skin.
2)Use protective gloves, goggles, and a dust mask while handling.
3)In case of contact, rinse thoroughly with clean water.
4)Non-flammable, but may react with strong acids to release CO₂ gas.
5)Dispose of waste material as per local environmental regulations.
2)Use protective gloves, goggles, and a dust mask while handling.
3)In case of contact, rinse thoroughly with clean water.
4)Non-flammable, but may react with strong acids to release CO₂ gas.
5)Dispose of waste material as per local environmental regulations.
Why ChemMin
1)High-Purity Grade: Assured 99%+ purity for consistent nutrient performance.
2)Agriculture-Optimized: Formulated to meet crop nutrition and soil health needs.
3)Reliable Solubility: Ensures quick dissolution and uniform application in any system.
4)Sustainable & Safe: Eco-friendly, chloride-free formulation with low environmental impact.
5)Customer-Focused Service: Backed by ChemMin’s trusted quality assurance, technical guidance, and custom packaging options.
2)Agriculture-Optimized: Formulated to meet crop nutrition and soil health needs.
3)Reliable Solubility: Ensures quick dissolution and uniform application in any system.
4)Sustainable & Safe: Eco-friendly, chloride-free formulation with low environmental impact.
5)Customer-Focused Service: Backed by ChemMin’s trusted quality assurance, technical guidance, and custom packaging options.