Product Code: RXSOL-98-9820-025

Categories: Agriculture-94
Product Short Description: Potassium carbonate sesquihydrate can act as a base in various chemical reactions
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Potassium carbonate sesquihydrate (K₂CO₃·1.5H₂O), also known as "potash hydrate," is a white, deliquescent salt that forms when potassium carbonate (K₂CO₃) crystallizes from solution, containing 1.5 molecules of water per formula unit. 

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  • Base in Reactions: Potassium carbonate sesquihydrate can act as a base in various chemical reactions, including cross-coupling reactions like the Suzuki coupling and Heck reactions. 
  • Sorbent for CO2 Removal: It can be used as a sorbent to remove CO2 from flue gas in precombustion processes. 
  • Analytical Chemistry: In analytical chemistry, it is used as a reagent for various reactions, including carbonyl compound synthesis. 
  • pH Regulation: Its ability to maintain pH levels makes it valuable in biochemical applications, ensuring optimal conditions for enzymatic reactions. 
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Food Industry:

  • Dutch-Processed Cocoa: It's used in the alkalization of cocoa powder to produce Dutch-processed chocolate, enhancing aroma and balancing the pH. 

Agriculture:

  • Fertilizer: Potassium carbonate is used as a source of potassium, a macronutrient essential for plant growth. 

Animal Feed:

  • Macromineral Nutrient: It can be used as a source of potassium in animal feedstocks. 

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  • Dietary Supplement: It can be used as a dietary potassium supplement to address low blood potassium levels. 
  • Fire Suppression: It can be used as a fire suppressant in extinguishing deep-fat fryers and various other B-class related fires. 
  • Soap and Glass Production: Historically, potassium carbonate was used in the production of soap and glass.
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Oman, Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Al Ain, Dubai, Ras Al-Khaimah, Fujairah, Sharjah, Umm Al Quwain, Ruwais, Mina Zayed, Khalifa Port, Kizad, Jebel Ali, Port Rashid, Khor Fakkan, Sharjah Creek, Port of Hamriyah, Mussafah Port, Saqr Port, Dibba Port, Jebel Dhanna, Mina Al Hamriya, and all major UAE ports.