Product Overview

Potassium Bicarbonate (chemical formula: KHCO₃) is a white, odorless crystalline powder used in a wide range of industries. It is a potassium-based salt of carbonic acid and serves as a mildly alkaline compound with excellent solubility in water. It decomposes upon heating to form potassium carbonate, carbon dioxide, and water.

It is commonly used as a leavening agent, fire suppressant, nutritional supplement, and fungicide, and is widely accepted in food, agriculture, and industrial sectors.

Product Specifications

Production Process

Potassium Bicarbonate is typically produced via a reaction between potassium carbonate (K₂CO₃) and carbon dioxide (CO₂) under controlled conditions:

K₂CO₃ + CO₂ + H₂O → 2KHCO₃

This method ensures high purity and minimal by-products. The product is then crystallized, dried, and milled to the desired particle size.

Applications

? Food Industry

• Leavening Agent: Used as a substitute for baking soda in low-sodium products

• Acidity Regulator: Maintains pH balance in food and beverages

• Effervescent Formulations: Common in vitamin tablets and instant drinks

? Agriculture

• Fungicide: Controls powdery mildew and other fungal diseases in organic farming

• Fertilizer Additive: Supplies essential potassium (K⁺) for plant growth

• Soil pH Adjuster: Reduces soil acidity in targeted applications

? Industrial Uses

• Fire Extinguishers: Used in dry chemical formulations for Class B & C fires

• CO₂ Generator: In laboratories and fermentation processes

• Chemical Synthesis: Intermediate for potassium carbonate and other potassium salts

Benefits and Effects

• Low Sodium Alternative: Suitable for sodium-restricted diets and heart-healthy foods

• Environmentally Friendly: Non-toxic, biodegradable, and safe for human and environmental health

• Dual Function: Acts as both potassium source and pH buffer in agricultural and chemical processes

• Safe for Organic Use: Approved by many organic agriculture certification bodies

TDS -E501(ii) Potassium bicarbonate.pdf