Industrial Grade Potassium Sulfate

Description

Industrial grade Potassium Sulfate is an important inorganic chemical product with the chemical formula K₂SO₄. It appears as white crystal or powdery solid and is easily soluble in water. Its purity is usually between 90% and 95%. In industrial production, It’s widely used in dye manufacturing, glass , ceramic and chemical synthesis.

In the dye industry.

K₂SO₄ can participate in certain chemical reactions and help synthesize specific dye compounds. Also, as an auxiliary, it can also help adjust reaction conditions and promote the generation of dyes.

In glass manufacturing.

As a clarifier, K₂SO₄ can remove impurities and bubbles from the glass melt. By reacting with impurities in the glass, potassium sulfate can form an insoluble precipitate that increases the transparency of the glass. As a thickening agent for glass, it can also improve the tensile strength and chemical stability of glass. This makes the glass less susceptible to deformation at high temperatures while enhancing its resistance to chemical corrosion.

In the ceramic industry.

As a flux, potassium sulfate can lower the ceramic firing temperature, thereby reducing energy consumption and improving production efficiency. At the same time, the potassium oxide (K₂O) produced by its decomposition at high temperatures can react with other components in ceramic raw materials to form a glass phase, enhancing the compactness and corrosion resistance of ceramics. It can also promote the melting of ceramic glaze during the firing process, making the glaze surface smoother and more uniform.

In addition, industrial grade potassium sulfate is also used in the synthesis of other potassium salt compounds. Due to its relatively low cost and stable performance, it’s highly economical and practical in large-scale industrial production.

In general, industrial grade potassium sulfate is an indispensable and important raw material in industrial production. It provides strong support for the development of dyes, glass, ceramics and other industries.