CAS number: 7778-80-5

Formula: K₂so₄

Physical property data:

Properties: colorless or white hexagonal or rhombic crystal or granular powder.

Relative density: 2.662

Solubility: soluble in water.

Inspection Item	Standard
Purity	98.5%Min
Chloride	0.05%Max
Iron	0.02%Max
Magnesium	0.01%Max
Calcium	0.03%Max
Insoluble matter in water	0.8%Max
PH	6-8
Size	5%
Appearance	White crystal

 

Property: Potassium Sulfate is colorless or white hexagonal or rhombic crystal or granular powder. the relative density is 2.662.the inversion point is 588℃, the melting point is 1069℃and the boiling point is at 1689℃. It is soluble in water and insoluble in alcohol, acetone and carbon bisulfide. It tastes bitter and salty.

Applications:Potassium Sulfate is mainly used as smoke suppressor for bomb in military industry. It is a chemical fertilizer applied in agriculture and a constituent of potassium salt. It is also used as a intermediate in dyeing, a clarifying agent in glass industry, a release inhibitor in medicine, an accessory ingredient in aromatics industry and all-purpose additives in food industry. It is also used in biochemical inspection of serum protein.

 

Handling and Storage:Store in ventilated and dry house with the package sealed away from moisture. Prevent the material from rain in case to be dissolved and lost during transportation.

 

Packing: Plastic woven bag inner with plastic in 40kg net.