Sarahs_PotassiumCompounds

COMPOUNDS Potassium forms many compounds with other elements. Potassium hydroxide (KOH) is used to make soaps, detergents and drain cleaners. Potassium chloride is the most common potassium compound. It is used in fertilizers and to produce other chemicals. Potassium carbonate is used to make some types of glass and soaps. Potassium is usually combined with another chemical in order to make anything that is useful.