Potash

Potash is a name for mined and manufactured salts containing potassium in water-soluble form. The term derives from “pot ash”, referring to plant or wood ashes soaked in water in a pot, an early method of making potash. Potassium takes its name from potash. In 2021, worldwide potash production exceeded 71.9 million tonnes, and Canada was the largest producer for fertilizer use.

Composition: Mined and manufactured water-soluble potassium salts
Production: Over 71.9 million tonnes worldwide in 2021
Name origin: Derived from “pot ash”

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Article: Potash (English Wikipedia)
Wikidata: Q10564271
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