Solid Materials

KHCO₃

Chemical Industry

• Dishwasher tabs
• potassium component in dry fire extinguishers and fire protection aids

Pharmaceutical Industry

• Pharmaceutical preparations, especially production of effervescent tablets
• manufacture of pharmaceutical drugs

Food Industry

• Additive for foods, such as effervescent tablets for beverages
• pH control in the manufacture of foods
• raising agents for baking
• wine making (reducing tartaric acid content)