Title: Potassium Bicarbonate
CAS Registry Number: 298-14-6
Synonyms: Potassium acid carbonate
Trademarks: K-Lyte (Apothecon)
Molecular Formula: CHKO3
Molecular Weight: 100.12
Percent Composition: C 12.00%, H 1.01%, K 39.05%, O 47.94%
Line Formula: KHCO3
Literature References: Contains not less than 99% KHCO3.
Properties: Colorless, transparent crystals, white granules or powder. Sol in 2.8 parts water, 2 parts water at 50°. Almost insol in alcohol. pH: 8.2 (in 0.1 molar concn).
Use: In baking powders, effervescent salts.
Therap-Cat: Potassium supplement.
Keywords: Replenishers/Supplements; Potassium.
