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Definition of Potassium carbonate
1. Noun. A white salt (K2CO3) that is basic in solution; used to make glass and cleansing agents.
Definition of Potassium carbonate
1. Noun. (inorganic compound) The alkaline salt K2CO3, that is the major constituent of potash; it is used in the production of glass and some soaps ¹
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Literary usage of Potassium carbonate
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1. The Encyclopedia Americana: A Library of Universal Knowledge (1919)
"+ KC1 = KNO, + NaCl. Potassium forms two carbonates, known respectively as
the "normal* carbonate and the "acid* carbonate. Normal potassium carbonate ..."
2. Principles of Inorganic Chemistry by Harry Clary Jones (1903)
"potassium carbonate. The carbonate is purified by means of the difference ...
potassium carbonate can also be prepared by the action of magnesium carbonate ..."
3. Principles of Inorganic Chemistry by Harry Clary Jones (1903)
"potassium carbonate. The carbonate is purified by means of the difference ...
potassium carbonate can also be prepared by the action of magnesium carbonate ..."
4. Principles of Inorganic Chemistry by Harry Clary Jones (1906)
"potassium carbonate is also obtained from the residues of the beet-sugar industry.
potassium carbonate can also be prepared by the action of magnesium ..."
5. Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society Held at Philadelphia for by American Philosophical Society (1904)
"... with potassium carbonate and determined the loss in weight. Their value is
nearly six units too low and the method must be considered inaccurate. ..."
6. Elements of Inorganic Chemistry: Including the Applications of the Science by Thomas Graham (1858)
"SALTS OF OXIDE OF POTASSIUM. Carbonate of potassa ; KO.CO.,; eq. 69 or 862.5.—This
useful salt is principally obtained from the ashes of plants. ..."
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