What is Potassium sulfate?
{{no sources|date=September 2021}} [[File:Síran draselný.PNG|thumb|Potassium sulfate]] '''Potassium sulfate''', also known as '''arcanite''', is a [[chemical compound]]. Its [[chemical formula]] is K<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub>. It contains [[potassium]] and [[sulfate]] [[ion]]s. ==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== Potassium sulphate is an important [[salt]] in everyday life. It is primarily used: * As a '''plant/crop''' '''fertilizer''' * In the '''synthesis of glass''' * As a '''component of gunpowder''' * For '''medicinal purposes''' ==Occurrence== '''Arcanite''' is the [[mineral]] form of potassium sulfate. ==Related pages== *[[Sodium sulfate]] *[[Potassium sulfite]] {{chem-stub}} [[Category:Potassium compounds]] [[Category:Sulfur compounds]]