POTASSIUM BICARBONATE

Description

Potassium Bicarbonate (KHCO₃) is a white, crystalline salt with a slightly alkaline taste. This versatile compound finds applications across various industries. In the food industry, it acts as a leavening agent in baking, providing a milder rise than baking soda, and serves as a buffering agent to maintain stable pH levels. It’s also used in effervescent beverages and powders. In pharmaceuticals, it’s utilized in antacids to neutralize stomach acid and as an electrolyte replenisher in oral rehydration solutions. Agricultural applications include improving soil structure, reducing soil acidity, and controlling certain plant diseases. Other uses encompass fire extinguishers, ceramics, glass production, and leather processing.