Potassium Sulphate - United States
Potassium sulphate (K2SO4) supplied for agricultural use and selected industrial applications.
Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| IUPAC Name | Potassium Sulphate |
| CAS Number | 7778-80-5 |
| HS Code | 3104.30.00 |
| Formula | K2SO4 |
| Appearance | White Powder |
| Common Names | Sulphate of Potash |
| Packaging | 25 Kg Bag |
| Minimum Order | 1 metric ton (40 bags) |
Applications
Agriculture Industry
Potassium sulfate is mostly used as fertilizer. Chloride, which can be detrimental to some crops, is absent from K2SO4. For these crops, which include tobacco and a few fruits and vegetables, potassium sulfate is recommended. Less sensitive crops could nevertheless need potassium sulfate for healthy development if the soil gets chloride buildup from irrigation water. There are also rare occasions when glass is made with crude salt.
Most commonly, potassium sulfate is used as fertilizer. K2SO4 doesn't contain chloride, which can be harmful to some crops. Potassium sulfate is advised for these crops, which include tobacco and a few fruits and vegetables. Even less sensitive crops may require potassium sulfate for proper growth if irrigation water builds up chloride in the soil. Crushed salt is also occasionally used to make glass.
Other Applications
Another application for potassium sulfate is in artillery propellant charges as a flash suppressor. It lessens blast overpressure, flareback, and muzzle flash.