Potassium carbonate, 500 g

Potassium Carbonate is a documented reagent with the molecular formula K2CO3 and a molecular weight of 138.205. It has a high Melting Point of 899 °C, decomposing without a Boiling Point. This specific SKU is supplied in a 500 gram pack, making it a convenient choice for lab-scale experiments. The workplace handling context includes using safety goggles and gloves due to its hazardous nature, as indicated by the Danger signal word. Potassium Carbonate is classified under Potassium compounds and Carbonates, hydrogen carbonates groups.

• CAS Number: 584-08-7
• Molecular Weight: 138.205
• Exact Mass: 137.91215683
• Boiling Point: Decomposes (no boiling point)
• Molecular Formula: K2CO3
• GHS Signal Word: Danger
• Melting Point: 899 °C
• Hazard Statements:
  • H318: Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
  • H302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]