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potassium sulfate

chemical compound
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Potassium sulfate is a white, crystalline chemical compound with the formula K2SO4. It is primarily used as a fertilizer.1

Potassium itself is an alkali metal, essential for plant and animal life. While potassium metal is reactive, its compounds, like potassium sulfate, have various industrial and agricultural applications. Potassium sulfate is one of several potassium compounds, often referred to as potash, that are vital for agriculture.2

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  2. potassium
  3. sulfate of potash
  4. potassium bisulfate

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