Potassium Sulfate: Chloride-Free Potassium Source for Agriculture and Industry
Potassium sulfate (K₂SO₄, sulphate of potash) is an inorganic salt that provides both potassium and sulfur without introducing chloride ions. This makes it the preferred potassium fertiliser for chloride-sensitive crops such as tobacco, potatoes, and citrus. In pharmaceutical and food applications, it is used as a mineral source and electrolyte supplement.
Product Profile
| CAS Number | 7778-80-5 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | K₂SO₄ |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder or granules |
| Function | Mineral source / fertiliser component / electrolyte |
| Compendial Grade | EP / USP-NF (pharma grade available) |
Formulation Applications
In pharmaceutical formulations, potassium sulfate is used as a source of potassium in electrolyte replenishment preparations and mineral supplements. In agriculture, it is the standard potash fertiliser for chloride-sensitive crops and for soils with high chloride content. The food industry uses it as a flavouring agent and mineral supplement. In analytical chemistry, it serves as a flux and as a component of Kjeldahl digestion mixtures for nitrogen analysis.
Why Source from TCS
TCS supplies Potassium Sulfate in pharmaceutical and technical grades to companies across Europe. Available in standard packaging with flexible quantities for R&D through production scale. Contact us with your application and volume requirements.
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