Ruchi Group of Chemicals

Potassium Bicarbonate :

CAS No.: 298-14-6
EC number:2 06-059-0
Molecular Formula:KHCO 3
Molecular Mass:100.115g/mol.
Appearance:White crystals.
Odour:Odourless
M.P:Decomposes
Solubility:22.49g/100ml (20°C)
In water:60.00g/100ml (60°C)
Solubility:Practically insoluble in alcohol

Uses: The compound is ready source of carbon dioxide, for leavening in baking, extinguishing fire in dry chemical fire extinguishers, acting as a reagent & a strong buffering agent in medications. Potassium bicarbonate is an effective fungicide against Powdery Mildew and is used in organic farming. It is used to control several important fungal diseases of grapes; strawberries, tomatoes, cucurbits. When used as a nutritional supplement, it is reported to give increased feed consumption and weight gain in livestock.

Packing : 50 Kgs. bag

Specifications:

Name of Parameter	Our Standard Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder free from dirt & foreign matter
Taste	Slightly alkaline taste
Odour	Odourless
Identification	Gives the reaction of pot., carbonates & bicarbonates
Assay %	99.0 - 100.5
pH	8.3 - 8.6
Loss on drying	Max 0.25
Clarity & Colour of sol.	Clear & colourless
Heavy metals mg/kg	20 Max.

Name of Parameter

Our Standard Specification

Appearance

White crystalline powder free from dirt & foreign matter

Taste

Slightly alkaline taste

Odour

Odourless

Identification

Gives the reaction of pot., carbonates & bicarbonates

Assay %

99.0 - 100.5

8.3 - 8.6

Loss on drying

Max 0.25

Clarity & Colour of sol.

Clear & colourless

Heavy metals mg/kg

20 Max.

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