Potassium sulfate facts for kids
Potassium sulfate, also known as arcanite, is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is K2SO4. It contains potassium and sulfate ions.
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Properties
It is a white crystalline solid. It dissolves in water easily. It does not dissolve in potassium hydroxide or concentrated ethanol. It can react with additional sulfuric acid to make potassium bisulfate.
Preparation
It is made by reacting potassium hydroxide and sulfuric acid. It can also be made by reacting potassium chloride with sulfuric acid. It can also be made by reacting sulfur dioxide, oxygen, and potassium chloride with some water.
Uses
It is used in fertilizer. It is sometimes used to make glass.
Occurrence
Arcanite is the mineral form of potassium sulfate.
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In Spanish: Sulfato de potasio para niños
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