Potassium Sulphate also called Sulphate of potash (SOP), arcanite, or archaically potash of sulfur, is the inorganic compound with formula K2SO4, a white water-soluble solid. It is commonly used in fertilizers, providing both potassium and sulfur. K2O %- 50.
NPK-00-00-50 Potassium Sulphate – Granular
+ Free Shipping| Synonyms | POTASSIUM SULFATE |
| Packing | 25/50/1000 Kgs HDPE Bags With inner liners. |
| Applications | Industrial grade |
| Standard | Industrial grade |
| Molecular Formula | K2SO4 |
| Molecular weight | 176.26 g/mol |
| Density | 2.66 g/cm3 |
| CAS No. | 7778-80-5 |
Advantages
it is virtually free of chloride, it has a low salt index, its high solubility allows a great deal of flexibility in fertigation systems and for foliar application, and it also provides a trace source of sulfur.
Drawbacks
The biggest disadvantage of potassium sulfate is cost. Potassium chloride is about 40 to 50 percent less expensive per pound of K2O than SOP.
Application
- It is dominantly used as a fertilizer for crops which include tobacco, some vegetables, and fruits.
- Potassium Sulphate is used as a salt substitute.
- It is used in the production of lubricants and dyes.
- It is used in the manufacturing of ceramics and glass.
- It is used in the production of gypsum boards.
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