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Potassium carbonate (K2CO3) is a white salt soluble in water (insoluble in ethanol) which forms a strongly alkaline solution. It can be made as the product of potassium hydroxide’s absorbent reaction with carbon dioxide. It is deliquescent often appearing a damp or wet solid. Potassium carbonate is used in the production of soap and glass.