Potassium tartrate
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Description
White crystals or granular powder. Potassium tartrate is formed when tartaric acid reacts with potassium carbonate.
Synonyms and Related Terms
potassium bitartrate; soluble tartar; vegetable salt; tartrate of potass
Other Properties
Soluble in water to form a slightly alkaline solution (pH = 7-8). Insoluble in ethanol.
| Composition | K2C4H4O6 - 1/2 H2O |
|---|---|
| CAS | 921-53-9 |
| Melting Point | 200 (dec) |
| Density | 1.98 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 235.28 |
Hazards and Safety
Contact may cause irritation.
Mallinckrodt Baker: MSDS
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, Technology and Conservation, Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 7849