Product: Glass industry Potassium Sulfate

Description:

Glass industry and its applications of potassium sulfate
The glass industry is a major consumer of potassium sulfate, also known as sulfate of potassium (SOP). Potassium sulfate is a water-soluble salt commonly used as a fertilizer. However, its use in the glass industry is less known.
Glass industry Potassium Sulfate is added to raw materials for glass production, such as silica sand, soda ash and limestone. It acts as a flux, lowering the melting point of the mixture and helping the various components of the mixture come together. This results in a more uniform and consistent glass product.
Glass industry Potassium Sulfate is also used as a refining agent in glass production. It helps remove impurities in the raw material, such as iron and other metal oxides, which can discolor the glass. Additionally, it helps prevent the formation of air bubbles during the melting and molding process.
In addition to its use in glass production, potassium sulfate is also used in the manufacture of LCD screens. It helps form liquid crystals, which form displays.
Demand for Glass industry Potassium Sulfate from the glass industry is expected to grow in the coming years. Rising demand for glass products, especially in the construction and automotive industries, is driving the growth in potassium sulfate consumption.
To sum up, Glass industry Potassium Sulfate plays an important role in the glass industry. It helps lower the melting point of the mixture, removes impurities and prevents the formation of bubbles, resulting in a more uniform glass product. As the demand for glass products continues to increase, its application in the glass industry is expected to grow.

Specification

Item	Test Standard	Test Result
Appearance	Powder/granular	Powder/granular
K2SO4	99%min	99.3%
K20	50%min	52.6%
Moisture	1.5%max	0.95%
CL	1.5%max	1.5%
S	18%min	18%
Free Acid(H2SO4)	1.5%max	1.45%
PH	3-5	4.5
Water Soluble	100%	100%
Heavy Metal	0.01%max	0.002%
Calcium	0.1%max	0.04%
Iron(Fe)	0.1%max	0.02%