Potassium bicarbonate
Nº CAS: 298-14-6
Potassium bicarbonate, also known as potassium hydrogen carbonate or potassium acid carbonate, is a chemical product widely used in various industries, including the food industry. It is obtained from an aqueous solution of potassium carbonate with carbon dioxide. The result of the mixture is an inorganic compound presented as a white granular powder.
Applications
pH regulation
Inhibit corrosion on metal
Accelerate the drying process in cement
Catalyst in polymerization of synthetic fibers and leather tanning
Fire extinguishing
Gardening
Medicine
Agriculture