Product: Glass Industry Potassium Carbonate

Molecular formula:K₂CO₃
Molecular weight:138.19

Description:

Glass Industry Potassium Carbonate: key raw material for glass production
Potassium carbonate, also known as potassium carbonate and pearl ash, is an important ingredient used in the glass industry. Its properties make it ideal for use in glass production, where it is used as a flux. A flux is a compound that helps lower the melting temperature of other materials, improve their flow, and reduce their viscosity. It is necessary to lower the melting temperature of the glass mixture because the melting point is usually higher than the furnaces used in glass production.
The glass industry is a highly specialized sector that requires a variety of chemical compositions to produce specialized glasses with a range of properties. Glass Industry Potassium Carbonate is a key ingredient used in glass production, affecting its physical properties and chemical resistance. Another advantage of potassium carbonate is that it increases the melting point of the glass mixture, reducing fuel consumption while extending the life of the furnace.
Glass production is an energy-intensive industry with high operating costs. Therefore, reducing energy consumption while maintaining glass quality is a major concern. The use of potassium carbonate in glass production helps reduce energy consumption and improve the mechanical and chemical properties of glass.
Glass Industry Potassium Carbonate is used in various types of glass, including soda lime glass, optical glass, and borosilicate glass. Soda-lime glass is common in the packaging industry, while optical glass is used to make lenses and mirrors. Borosilicate glass, on the other hand, is used in the manufacture of heat-resistant cookware, laboratory glassware, and lighting products.
Using Glass Industry Potassium Carbonate has many advantages, including:
-Reduce the melting temperature of the glass mixture, reduce energy consumption, and increase the furnace life.
-Improves the mechanical and chemical properties of glass, making it more resistant to thermal shock, abrasion and chemical attack.
– Improves the clarity and transparency of glass, making it ideal for the optical industry.
-Increase the thermal expansion coefficient of glass, making it an ideal material for manufacturing heat-resistant products.
In summary, the glass industry is an important sector in today’s society, and Glass Industry Potassium Carbonate is a key ingredient in glass production. Its use helps achieve desired glass properties, reduces energy consumption, and increases furnace life. It is a key ingredient that enables the glass industry to produce specialized glasses with unique properties, allowing the development of products for a wide range of applications.

Specifications:

Inspection Items	Unit	Fine Grade	Technical Grade	First Grade	Regular Grade
Purity	%≥	99.0	99.0	98.5	96.0
Chloride (As KCl)	%≤	0.01	0.03	0.10	0.20
Sulphate (As K₂SO₄)	%≤	0.01	0.04	0.10	0.15
Iron	%≤	0.001	0.001	0.003	0.010
Water-Insolubles	%≤	0.02	0.04	0.05	0.10
Ash Content	%≤	0.6	0.8	1.00	1.00