Potassium bicarbonate (commonly known as potassium acid carbonate) is a white, odorless, salty-tasting crystalline powder or granular substance with a monoclinic crystal structure.It is stable at room temperature and begins to decompose at approximately 200℃ to produce potassium carbonate, water and carbon dioxide.The product has low hygroscopicity, and its aqueous solution is weakly alkaline.Both industrial grade and food grade products feature high purity, low impurity content, and comply with international export standards.
Physical & Chemical Properties
Molecular FormulaKHCO3
Density:2.17g/cm³g/cm³
Boiling Point:333.6℃
Solubility:
Freely soluble in water, and the aqueous solution is weakly alkaline; practically insoluble in ethanol.
Molecular Weight:100.12g/mol
Flash Point:
Melting Point:292℃
Uses
1. Food industry: As a food additive (E501 (ii)), used as an acidity regulator, leavening agent and buffer in baking, beverages and meat products.
2. Pharmaceutical field: As a pharmaceutical excipient, used for adjusting pH of pharmaceutical preparations, preparing buffer solutions, and also as a raw material for potassium supplements.
3. Chemical industry & water treatment: For the preparation of other potassium salts, water treatment pH regulators, fire extinguishing agent components and industrial buffer systems.
4. Agriculture: As a soil conditioner and foliar potassium fertilizer to adjust soil pH and supplement potassium.
5. Others: Used in dyes, leather, electroplating, fire-fighting dry powder and other industries.