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Potassium acetate is the potassium salt of acetic acid, appearing as a white, odorless, hygroscopic crystalline powder or granular substance. It is highly soluble in water and forms neutral to slightly alkaline solutions.
🏭⚗️ Production
Potassium acetate is typically produced by reacting acetic acid with potassium hydroxide or potassium carbonate. It can also be prepared by neutralizing acetic acid with potassium bicarbonate. The resulting salt is then purified and crystallized.
🔬 Properties
Potassium acetate appears as a white, crystalline solid that is highly soluble in water, with good thermal stability. It is hygroscopic, meaning it readily absorbs moisture from the air. It has a melting point of about 292 °C and decomposes upon further heating. Solutions of potassium acetate are generally neutral to slightly alkaline.
🧪 Applications
Potassium acetate is used as a de-icing agent for airport runways and roads due to its effectiveness at lowering the freezing point of water. It serves as a buffering agent and food additive in the food industry. Additionally, it is employed in pharmaceuticals, as a source of potassium in nutrition, and in the chemical industry as a catalyst or reagent. It is also used in textiles and leather processing.