Difference between revisions of "Potassium sulfate"
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| Solubility = 111 g/L (20 °C)<br>120 g/L (25 °C)<br>240 g/L (100 °C) | | Solubility = 111 g/L (20 °C)<br>120 g/L (25 °C)<br>240 g/L (100 °C) | ||
| − | | SolubleOther = | + | | SolubleOther = Slightly soluble in [[glycerol]]<br>Insoluble in [[acetone]], [[carbon disulfide]], [[ethanol]] |
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| − | | ExternalMSDS = | + | | ExternalMSDS = [http://www.ch.ntu.edu.tw/~genchem99/msds/exp19/K2SO4.pdf Fisher Scientific] |
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| − | | LD50 = | + | | LD50 = 6600 mg/kg (oral, rat) |
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| − | '''Potassium sulfate''' (K<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub>) or '''potassium sulphate''', also known as '''arcanite''', '''sulphate of potash''' or '''potash of sulfur''' is a soluble potassium salt of sulfuric acid. | + | '''Potassium sulfate''' ('''K<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub>''') or '''potassium sulphate''', also known as '''arcanite''', '''sulphate of potash''' or '''potash of sulfur''' is a soluble potassium salt of sulfuric acid. |
==Properties== | ==Properties== | ||
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===Physical=== | ===Physical=== | ||
| − | Potassium sulfate is a white odorless solid, with a | + | Potassium sulfate is a white odorless solid, with a bitter taste. It is soluble in water, slightly soluble in [[glycerol]], but insoluble in [[acetone]], [[carbon disulfide]], [[ethanol]]. |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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==Projects== | ==Projects== | ||
| − | *Make | + | *Make potassium nitrate |
| + | *Grow crystals | ||
==Handling== | ==Handling== | ||
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===Relevant Sciencemadness threads=== | ===Relevant Sciencemadness threads=== | ||
| + | *[http://www.sciencemadness.org/talk/viewthread.php?tid=14504 Potassium sulphate insoluble residue...] | ||
[[Category:Chemical compounds]] | [[Category:Chemical compounds]] | ||
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[[Category:Potassium compounds]] | [[Category:Potassium compounds]] | ||
[[Category:Sulfates]] | [[Category:Sulfates]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Neutral salts]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Chemicals for crystal growing]] | ||
[[Category:Easily prepared chemicals]] | [[Category:Easily prepared chemicals]] | ||
[[Category:Readily available chemicals]] | [[Category:Readily available chemicals]] | ||
Revision as of 19:37, 24 September 2016
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| Names | |
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| IUPAC name
Potassium sulfate
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| Other names
Arcanite
Potash of sulfur Potassium sulphate Sulphate of potash | |
| Properties | |
| K2SO4 | |
| Molar mass | 174.259 g/mol |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Density | 2.66 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | 1,069 °C (1,956 °F; 1,342 K) |
| Boiling point | 1,689 °C (3,072 °F; 1,962 K) |
| 111 g/L (20 °C) 120 g/L (25 °C) 240 g/L (100 °C) | |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in glycerol Insoluble in acetone, carbon disulfide, ethanol |
| Hazards | |
| Safety data sheet | Fisher Scientific |
| Flash point | Non-flammable |
| Lethal dose or concentration (LD, LC): | |
| LD50 (Median dose)
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6600 mg/kg (oral, rat) |
| Related compounds | |
| Related compounds
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Potassium bisulfate |
| Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
| Infobox references | |
Potassium sulfate (K2SO4) or potassium sulphate, also known as arcanite, sulphate of potash or potash of sulfur is a soluble potassium salt of sulfuric acid.
Contents
Properties
Chemical
Potassium salt will react with sulfuric acid to form potassium bisulfate.
Physical
Potassium sulfate is a white odorless solid, with a bitter taste. It is soluble in water, slightly soluble in glycerol, but insoluble in acetone, carbon disulfide, ethanol.
Availability
Potassium sulfate is available as a fertilizer, either pure or mixed with other materials.
Preparation
Can be prepared by reacting potassium carbonate with sulfuric acid.
Projects
- Make potassium nitrate
- Grow crystals
Handling
Safety
Potassium sulfate has little toxicity, though it be irritant.
Storage
In closed bottles.
Disposal
Can be safely dumped in soil.
