Scientific Grade Potassium Carbonate
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Product Code : SCL-CA-12611
Quick Answer: Scientific Grade Potassium Carbonate is potassium carbonate, K2CO3, a hygroscopic white powder or colourless crystals whose aqueous solution is basic, used for reagent preparation and pH-related chemistry practicals.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- CAS 584-08-7; formula K2CO3
- Anhydrous form: colourless hygroscopic crystals or white powder
- Forms a basic aqueous solution
- Hygroscopic, so stored dry in a tightly closed container
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 584-08-7 |
| Chemical formula | K2CO3 |
| Appearance | Colourless hygroscopic crystals or white powder |
About This Product
Potassium carbonate is used to prepare solutions for chemistry practicals, to teach carbonate salts, alkalinity and inorganic compound behaviour, and in pH-related demonstrations where it is specified. Users wear safety goggles, gloves and a lab coat, transfer the solid with a clean, dry spatula to keep out moisture, and return the closed container to dry storage straight after dispensing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Is potassium carbonate solution acidic or basic?
Its aqueous solution is basic, which is why it is used in lessons on alkalinity and in pH-related demonstrations.
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