Potassium sulfate
Potassium Sulfate
Potassium sulfate (American English and international scientific usage; potassium sulphate in British English) is a non-flammable white crystalline salt which is soluble in water. The chemical is commonly used in fertilizers, providing both potassium and sulfur.
Pronunciation
Potassium Sulfate: /pəˈtæsiəm ˈsʌlfeɪt/
Etymology
The term "Potassium" is derived from "potash", the ashes of plants, from which its name derives. "Sulfate" is derived from the Latin word "sulfur", meaning "brimstone".
Chemical Formula
The chemical formula for Potassium Sulfate is K2SO4.
Uses
Potassium Sulfate is most commonly used in agriculture as a fertilizer because it can help produce healthy crops. It is also used in the production of glass and detergents.
Related Terms
- Potassium: A chemical element with the symbol K (from Neo-Latin kalium) and atomic number 19.
- Sulfate: A salt or ester of sulfuric acid, containing the anion SO42− or the divalent group —OSO2O−.
- Fertilizer: A chemical or natural substance added to soil or land to increase its fertility.
- Agriculture: The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Potassium sulfate
- Wikipedia's article - Potassium sulfate
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