Global InformationPotassium humate information
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Humic acids, potassium salts
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.064.553 |
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| Molar mass | Variable |
| Appearance | Amorphous crystalline solid |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Potassium humate is the potassium salt of humic acid. It is manufactured commercially by alkaline extraction of brown coal (lignite) leonardite and is used mainly as a soil conditioner.[1]
- ^ Kumar, Dileep; Singh, A.P.; Raha, P.; Rakshit, Amitava; Singh, C.M.; Kishor, P. (2013). "Potassium Humate: A Potential Soil Conditioner and Plant Growth Promoter". International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Biotechnology. 6 (3): 441. doi:10.5958/j.2230-732X.6.3.015.