What is Potassium Sulphate?
Potassium sulfate (K₂SO₄), also known as sulfate of potash, is a white crystalline salt composed of potassium and sulfur. It is a non-chloride potassium fertilizer that is highly valued in agriculture for crops sensitive to chloride. This compound also finds use in various industrial applications thanks to its stable chemical properties and low hygroscopic nature.
Common Applications
- Fertilizers: Provides essential potassium and sulfur to enhance crop yield and quality.
- Horticulture: Ideal for chloride-sensitive plants like tobacco, potatoes, and fruits.
- Glass Manufacturing: Used to improve clarity and durability in specialty glass.
- Industrial Processes: Serves as a fluxing agent in the production of certain materials.
- Explosives: Used in the formulation of certain propellants and pyrotechnic devices.
- Laboratory Reagents: Applied in research and chemical analysis.
- Animal Feed: Occasionally used as a dietary supplement for potassium and sulfur.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
| Purity | 98% – 99% |
| Appearance | White Crystalline Powder/Granules |
| Moisture Content | < 1% |
| Chloride Content | < 1.5% |
| Packaging | 25kg bags, 50kg bags, Jumbo bags |
