Potassium Carbonate

99.9% Pure Food Grade Potassium Carbonate (K₂CO₃), also known as Pearl Ash, Carbonate of Potash, or Salt of Tartar, is a high-purity white alkaline salt that dissolves readily in water. Widely used in food processing, brewing, cocoa alkalisation, soap manufacturing, glass production, animal feed, water treatment, and industrial applications, Potassium Carbonate is valued for its buffering, pH-adjusting, drying, and processing properties.

Key Features

✔ 99.9% Pure Food Grade Potassium Carbonate

✔ Highly soluble in water for easy use and application

✔ Effective buffering, pH-adjusting, and alkalising agent

✔ Suitable for food, agricultural, laboratory, and industrial applications

✔ Available in multiple packaging sizes

Uses

• Food ingredient in traditional recipes and food processing
• Cocoa powder alkalisation and flavour enhancement
• Brewing beer, mead, and wine production
• Soap, glass, porcelain, and china manufacturing
• Water softening and pH control

📋 Product Details

Purity: 99.9%

Chemical Formula: K₂CO₃

Appearance: White crystalline powder

Weight Options:

• 250g Aluminium Bag (ALU Bag)
• 500g Aluminium Bag (ALU Bag)
• 500g HDPE Bottle
• 1.5kg HDPE Jerry Can
• 3kg Bucket

Grade: Food Grade

Form: Powder / Granules

Solubility: Completely soluble in water

Storage: Store in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry place. Potassium Carbonate is hygroscopic and readily absorbs moisture from the atmosphere.

📈 Other Names

• Potassium Carbonate
• 99.9% Pure Potassium Carbonate
• Food Grade Potassium Carbonate
• K₂CO₃ Powder
• Pearl Ash
• Pearlash
• Carbonate of Potash
• Salt of Tartar
• Potash Carbonate
• High Purity Potassium Carbonate
• Potassium Carbonate for Brewing
• Potassium Carbonate for Cocoa Processing
• Potassium Carbonate for Soap Making
• Potassium Carbonate for Water Treatment
• Potassium Carbonate for Glass Manufacturing
• Food Processing Alkalising Agent
• Potassium Carbonate Powder 99.9%

Common Applications

Potassium Carbonate is widely used in:

• Animal feed formulations as a potassium source
• Buffering agent for pH control
• Brewing beer, mead, and wine production
• Traditional cuisine and food manufacturing
• Cocoa powder alkalisation and flavour enhancement
• Condensed aerosol fire suppression systems
• Electrolyte solutions for oxyhydrogen generation
• Fire suppressant applications
• Welding fluxes and coated welding rods
• Mild drying agent for selected organic liquids
• Production of potassium silicate
• Catalyst in synthetic rubber manufacturing
• Soap, glass, porcelain, and china production
• Softening hard water
• Research involving potassium ion balance and neuronal stability
• Chemical processing and laboratory applications

5 Main Uses – Step-by-Step Examples

1. Cocoa Powder Processing

Purpose: Reduce acidity and enhance colour, flavour, and aroma.

Instructions:

1. Prepare a dilute Potassium Carbonate solution.
2. Add 5–20 g per kilogram of cocoa material.
3. Mix thoroughly.
4. Allow sufficient reaction time.
5. Continue processing as required.

Safety: Follow applicable food manufacturing procedures and recommended dosage rates.

2. Brewing Beer, Mead & Wine

Purpose: Adjust acidity and improve pH balance.

Instructions:

1. Measure the pH of the liquid.
2. Dissolve the required quantity in a small amount of water.
3. Add gradually while stirring.
4. Recheck pH levels.
5. Repeat only if necessary.

Safety: Avoid excessive additions that may affect flavour and fermentation.

3. Traditional Baking & Cuisine

Purpose: Used in selected traditional baked goods, noodles, gingerbread, and specialty foods.

Instructions:

1. Dissolve the required amount in water.
2. Add to the recipe according to formulation.
3. Mix thoroughly.
4. Prepare and cook as directed.
5. Store finished products appropriately.

Safety: Use only according to recipe recommendations.

4. Soap Manufacturing

Purpose: Production of soft soaps and liquid soap formulations.

Instructions:

1. Measure ingredients accurately.
2. Dissolve Potassium Carbonate in water.
3. Add to the soap-making mixture.
4. Stir until homogeneous.
5. Continue with standard soap production procedures.

Safety: Wear gloves and eye protection during handling.

5. Water Softening

Purpose: Reduce hardness caused by calcium and magnesium ions.

Instructions:

1. Fill a treatment vessel with water.
2. Add 1–5 g per litre of water.
3. Stir thoroughly.
4. Allow solids to settle.
5. Filter or decant before use.

Safety: Test treated water for suitability before consumption.

❓ FAQ

1. What is Potassium Carbonate used for?

Potassium Carbonate is used in food processing, brewing, cocoa production, soap making, glass manufacturing, water treatment, welding fluxes, animal feed, fire suppression systems, and numerous industrial applications.

2. Is this Food Grade Potassium Carbonate?

Yes, this product is 99.9% pure Food Grade Potassium Carbonate suitable for approved food processing and food manufacturing applications.

3. Is Potassium Carbonate soluble in water?

Yes, Potassium Carbonate dissolves readily in water, producing an alkaline solution useful for pH adjustment, buffering, and processing applications.

4. Is Potassium Carbonate the same as Pearl Ash?

Yes. Pearl Ash, Pearlash, Carbonate of Potash, and Salt of Tartar are common names for Potassium Carbonate.

5. How should Potassium Carbonate be stored?

Store in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry location away from moisture, as the product readily absorbs water from the air and may become damp if left exposed.

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