Potash - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 07:08, 24 February 2021

2021-02-24T07:08:52Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 07:08, 24 February 2021
Line 36:		Line 36:
	* Potash glass.		* Potash glass.

−	[[Category:~~Products_/_components~~]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]

Designing Buildings at 09:51, 28 July 2020

2020-07-28T09:51:15Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 09:51, 28 July 2020
Line 23:		Line 23:
	* Water softener.		* Water softener.
	* De-icer.		* De-icer.
−	* ~~Glass making~~.	+	* Potash glass.
	* Pharmaceuticals.		* Pharmaceuticals.
	* Aluminium recycling.		* Aluminium recycling.
Line 34:		Line 34:
	* Minerals of local and national importance.		* Minerals of local and national importance.
	* Permission for mining or working of minerals.		* Permission for mining or working of minerals.
		+	* Potash glass.

−	[[Category:Products_/_components]]	+	[[Category:Products_/_components]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]]

Designing Buildings at 13:35, 6 June 2019

2019-06-06T13:35:47Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 13:35, 6 June 2019
Line 1:		Line 1:
−	~~Potash~~ is ~~the name~~ given ~~to various compounds (~~salts) containing potassium (typically oxides, sulphates, chlorides and carbonates) which occur naturally in the earth's surface and, being water-soluble, are subject to natural, continuous recycling processes. These compounds ~~are normally~~ added to fertilisers ~~and are usually expressed notionally as K2O~~.	+	The name 'potash' is given a range of salts containing potassium (typically oxides, sulphates, chlorides and carbonates) which occur naturally in the earth's surface and, being water-soluble, are subject to a natural, continuous 'recycling' processes. These compounds can be added to fertilisers.

−	~~Typical~~ compounds ~~termed~~ potash include:	+	Expressed notionally as K2O, typical compounds referred to potash include:

−	* Potassium carbonate	+	* Potassium carbonate.
−	* Potassium chloride	+	* Potassium chloride.
−	* Potassium sulphate	+	* Potassium sulphate.

−	The name potash derives from ‘pot ashes’ – the traditional method of manufacture. This involved leaching wood ashes in a pot then evaporating out the water from the solution to leave a white residue. It was recognised for its fertilising properties but also used in the manufacture of soap, glass and gunpowder.	+	The name potash derives from ‘pot ashes’ – the traditional method of manufacture. This involved leaching wood ashes in a pot then evaporating out the water from the solution to leave a white residue. It was recognised for its fertilising properties but was also used in the manufacture of soap, glass and gunpowder.

−	Potash also occurs naturally ~~– it~~ is the seventh most common element in the earth’s crust, buried deep below the surface. It is therefore deep-mined and is the source for all commercially-available sources of potash – usually supplied in granular form. These deep-lying deposits have resulted from natural cycles of leaching and evaporation.	+	Potash also occurs naturally. It is the seventh most common element in the earth’s crust, buried deep below the surface. It is therefore deep-mined and is now the source for all commercially-available sources of potash – usually supplied in granular form. These deep-lying deposits have resulted from natural cycles of leaching and evaporation.

	Some clays are naturally very rich in potassium and can contain as much as 17% potash; sea water globally also contains huge amounts of potassium.		Some clays are naturally very rich in potassium and can contain as much as 17% potash; sea water globally also contains huge amounts of potassium.

−	= ~~What does potash go into?~~ =	+	= Applicaions =

	The main uses of granulated potash include:		The main uses of granulated potash include:

−	* Fertiliser	+	* Fertiliser.
−	* Animal feed	+	* Animal feed.
−	* Food products	+	* Food products.
−	* Soap	+	* Soap.
−	* Water softener	+	* Water softener.
−	* De-icer	+	* De-icer.
−	* Glass making	+	* Glass making.
−	* Pharmaceuticals	+	* Pharmaceuticals.
−	* Aluminium recycling	+	* Aluminium recycling.
	* Fireworks and matches.		* Fireworks and matches.

Line 34:		Line 34:
	* Minerals of local and national importance.		* Minerals of local and national importance.
	* Permission for mining or working of minerals.		* Permission for mining or working of minerals.
−	* Recycling explained.

	[[Category:Products_/_components]]		[[Category:Products_/_components]]

Editor: Created page with "Potash is the name given to various compounds (salts) containing potassium (typically oxides, sulphates, chlorides and carbonates) which occur naturally in the earth's surface an..."

2019-05-15T17:57:47Z

Created page with "Potash is the name given to various compounds (salts) containing potassium (typically oxides, sulphates, chlorides and carbonates) which occur naturally in the earth's surface an..."

New page

Potash is the name given to various compounds (salts) containing potassium (typically oxides, sulphates, chlorides and carbonates) which occur naturally in the earth's surface and, being water-soluble, are subject to natural, continuous recycling processes. These compounds are normally added to fertilisers and are usually expressed notionally as K2O.

Typical compounds termed potash include:

* Potassium carbonate
* Potassium chloride
* Potassium sulphate

The name potash derives from ‘pot ashes’ – the traditional method of manufacture. This involved leaching wood ashes in a pot then evaporating out the water from the solution to leave a white residue. It was recognised for its fertilising properties but also used in the manufacture of soap, glass and gunpowder.

Potash also occurs naturally – it is the seventh most common element in the earth’s crust, buried deep below the surface. It is therefore deep-mined and is the source for all commercially-available sources of potash – usually supplied in granular form. These deep-lying deposits have resulted from natural cycles of leaching and evaporation.

Some clays are naturally very rich in potassium and can contain as much as 17% potash; sea water globally also contains huge amounts of potassium.

= What does potash go into? =

The main uses of granulated potash include:

* Fertiliser
* Animal feed
* Food products
* Soap
* Water softener
* De-icer
* Glass making
* Pharmaceuticals
* Aluminium recycling
* Fireworks and matches.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* Aluminium.
* Clay in construction.
* Minerals of local and national importance.
* Permission for mining or working of minerals.
* Recycling explained.

[[Category:Products_/_components]]