What products are made from potash?

Answer 1

Potash, or carbonate of potash, is in fact a mixture of potassium salt with impure form of potassium carbonate (K2CO3). In other words, it is the common term used for the fertilizer forms of the element potassium (K).

Potassium occurs abundantly in nature, being the 7th most common element in the earth's crust. Some clay minerals which are associated with heavy soils are rich sources of potassium.

Potash bearing rock deposits occur in many regions of the world. They are derived from the minerals in ancient seas that dried up millions of years ago. Fertilizer potash is mostly derived from these potash rocks. It requires only separation from the salt and other minerals.

Answer 2

Potash is primarily used as a fertilizer in agriculture to improve plant growth. It is also used in the production of various industrial products such as soaps, glass, and ceramics. Additionally, potash is used in water softening processes and as a de-icer for roads in winter.