Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Ingredient Name
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Molecular formula
- K₂CO₃
- CAS No.
- 584 - 08 - 7
- Ingredients
- Potassium Carbonate
- Food Additive Number
- E 501(i), INS 501(i)
- Technologies
- Functions
- Source of potassium ions for chemical reactions - Ferlitizers, Agriculture, Catalyst.
- Source of buffered alkalinity- Glass, Photographic, Soaps/Detergents, Fertilizers, Rubber, Food, Gas Treatment, Agriculture.
- Replacement of sodium analogs in dietary restrictions- Food.
- Faster reaction rate when substituted for sodium (bi-) carbonate- Glass, Photographic, Rubber, Gas Treatment, Agriculture.
- Greater solubility than the sodium analogs, allowing for heavier loading where several compounds are mixed together- Glass, Soaps/Detergents, Fertilizers, Potassium Silicates, Gas Treatment.
- Enhanced fluxing properties for glass and metal applications- Glass, Potassium Silicates.
- Improves final product or process properties through adsorption- Gas Treatment, Cement.
- Depresses freeze point when compared to sodium analog- Cement.
Features & Benefits
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Food & Nutrition Applications
Properties
- Appearance
- Water White
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Molecular Weight | 138.21 | - | - |
| Fire and Explosion Data | Not combustible. No flash point. | - | - |
| Freezing Point (47% Solution) | 3.0 | °F | - |
| Freezing Point (40% Solution) | -33.0 | °F | - |
| Boiling Point (47% Solution) | 234.0 | °F | - |
| Boiling Point (40% Solution) | 227.0 | °F | - |
| Specific Gravity (47% Solution, 70°F) | 1.495 | - | - |
| Density (47% Solution, 60°F) | 12.484 | lb./gal. | - |
| Viscosity (47% Solution, 68°F) | 10.4 | cps | - |
| Alkali Equivalent (47% solution = 0.320 lb. K2O) | 1.0 | lb. | - |
| Acid Equivalent (47% solution = 0.248 lb. pure HCl) | 1.0 | lb. | - |
| pH (1% Solution, 72°F) | Approx. 11.5 | - | - |
| pH (47% Solution, 72°F) | Approx. 12.6 | - | - |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Packaging & Availability