Potassium Carbonate

A white very soluble deliquescent salt. Made from the ashes of burnt wood, hence the old name "Wood Ash".

Symbol

K₂CO₃

Also known as

Alkali of Tartar, Pearl ash, Potash, Wood ash

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Atomic / Molecular Weight	138.2055	gmol-1	Clip
Density	2290	kgm-3	Clip
Melting Point	1164	K	Clip
Boiling Point	decomposes	K	Clip

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See also: Carbon, Oxygen, Potassium.