Potassium carbonate is a potassium salt that is the dipotassium salt of carbonic acid. It has a role as a catalyst, a fertilizer and a flame retardant. Potassium carbonate anhydrous, K2CO3 anyydrous, appears as a white powder or as colorless solid crystal that is void of water and has a salty taste. ... It also used in fire extinguishers, to make soap, to make glass, and to soften water.

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Potassium carbonate is a potassium salt that is the dipotassium salt of carbonic acid. It has a role as a catalyst, a fertilizer and a flame retardant.