Description
Potash refers broadly to potassium salts; however, in the Iranian market, the term commonly refers specifically to Potassium Hydroxide (KOH).
Sepidestan Tejarat supplies potash in 25 kg packaging from reputable Chinese and Korean brands such as UNIK.
Purchase of UNIK Potash from Sepidestan Tejarat
Sepidestan Tejarat is one of the largest suppliers of potash in Iran, offering purchase and sales services with special terms. Customers can confidently place orders of various volumes knowing the quality is guaranteed.
Advantages of buying caustic potash from Sepidestan Tejarat:
- Guaranteed quality and authenticity
- Competitive and fair pricing
- Standard 25 kg packaging
- Fast and reliable delivery
- Expert consultation before and after purchase
- Full support and technical Q&A
What About the Price of Potash?
Prices are influenced by factors including:
- Currency fluctuations
- Order volume
- Brand and market conditions
By eliminating intermediaries and purchasing directly from trusted producers, Sepidestan Tejarat offers competitive and affordable prices. For updated pricing and free consultation, contact Sepidestan Tejarat’s sales team.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Potash; generally refers to potassium salts |
| Chemical Formula | Potassium Hydroxide: KOH (in other countries, potassium salts like potassium carbonate K₂CO₃ are also called potash) |
| Appearance | White solid, powdery or granular; highly hygroscopic |
| Solubility | Fully soluble in water; forms a strong alkaline solution |
| Applications | Agriculture (potassium supply, crop quality improvement), industries (glass, soap, detergents, food, battery) |
| Chemical & Safety Properties | Strong alkali, reactive with acids; leads to high pH solutions. Skin and eye irritant; store in sealed containers away from moisture |
What is Potash?
It is a strong base sold typically as a white solid. It is highly corrosive and exothermic when dissolved in water. Caustic potash is one of the most widely used bases in chemical industries with numerous applications.
Applications
- Chemical and Detergent Industries
Potash is a key raw material for manufacturing soaps, detergents, polymers, and agricultural pesticides. Used in basic chemical synthesis and purification processes. It is indispensable in detergent industry as a strong base: unlike sodium hydroxide (used for solid soaps), potassium hydroxide produces liquid soaps, making it the preferred choice for liquid hand soaps, shampoos, body washes, and gels. Its strong grease-cutting ability is utilized in industrial detergents, degreasers, and heavy-duty cleaners. It also adjusts pH in some cosmetic formulations to improve detergent performance and reduce skin irritation, enhancing product stability and consumer satisfaction.
- Food Industry
Used as a pH adjuster, emulsifier, and cleaning agent. Also applied in production of certain foods and beverages.
- Battery & Electronics Industry
Serves as electrolyte in alkaline batteries and some nickel-cadmium batteries. Its high electrical conductivity and chemical stability increase battery performance and lifespan by facilitating ion transfer and electrochemical reactions.
- Agriculture
Used as a source of plant-available potassium, improves soil pH and nutrient uptake. Particularly applied in liquid fertilizers and foliar sprays to boost plant growth, fruit quality, and resistance to environmental stresses.
- Other Uses
In water treatment, metal extraction, paper production, leather tanning, and various other industrial processes.
Potash Production Process
Potassium hydroxide is mainly produced by electrolyzing potassium chloride (KCl) solution in electrolytic cells, a method called the caustic potash process:
- Preparation of KCl solution by dissolving potassium salt in water.
- Electrolysis of KCl:
- At the anode: chloride ions (Cl⁻) convert to chlorine gas (Cl₂).
- At the cathode: potassium ions (K⁺) react with hydroxide ions (OH⁻) to form KOH and release hydrogen gas (H₂).
- Collection and concentration: The resulting caustic potash solution is purified and concentrated to desired purity.
This method ensures high yield and product quality and is the global standard for potash production.
Potassium Hydroxide Packaging by Sepidestan Tejarat
Sepidestan Tejarat offers potash in 25 kg bags, an optimal packaging for transport, storage, and industrial use. The bags are made of moisture-resistant material to maintain product quality.
Available Potash Brands
In Iran, potash is sourced from various brands. Sepidestan Tejarat supplies trusted Chinese and Korean brands with high quality and competitive prices, including:
- UNIK (Korean brand): Standard quality, reliable for industrial and specialized uses
- Various reputable Chinese brands meeting international standards
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