Technical grade — AKA Liver of Sulfur or Potassium polysulfide.
Sulfurated potash is a yellow to reddish-brown solid that is soluble in water and decomposes upon exposure to air. It has a characteristic odor of rotten eggs.
Applications...
- Agriculture: Sulfurated potash is used as a fertilizer to improve crop yields. It is also used to control pests and diseases.
- Photography: Sulfurated potash is used in the production of black and white photographic paper. It is also used in the development of photographic film.
- Rubber: Sulfurated potash is used in the production of rubber. It helps to improve the strength and durability of rubber products.
- Dyes: Sulfurated potash is used in the production of dyes. It helps to improve the colorfastness of dyed fabrics.
- Patination: Sulfurated potash is used by artists and metalworkers to create an aged, antique patina on copper, brass, bronze and nickel. It can be used to create a variety of colors, including black, brown, green, and blue.
Used in the following patina formulas:
