Potassium Sulphate
Potassium Sulphate is an inorganic compound in the form of a white water-soluble solid. Potassium Sulphate is typically produced by the reaction of potassium chloride with sulfuric acid. The mineral form of Potassium Sulphate, arcanite, is relatively rare.
- Synonyms
- Sulphate of Potash, SOP, E515i
- Chemical Formula
- K2SO4
- CAS Number
- 7778-80-5
Characteristics
- Molar Weight
- 174.26 g/mol
- Melting Point
- 1,069°C
- Boiling Point
- 1689°C
- Flash Point
- non flammable
- Density
- 2.66 g/cm³
- Forms
- Crystals (large), Powder (dry), Pellets
Uses and Applications
Key applications
- Medicines
- Fertiliser
- Acidifying agent
- Rubber
- Feedstock
Industries
- Pharma
- CASE & Construction
- Food & Nutrition
- Animal Nutrition
- Agriculture
- Chemical Processing