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Mineral resource of the month: potash

January 1, 2011

The article offers basic information about the mineral resource potash. According to the author, potash is the generic term for a variety of mined and manufactured salts that contain the mineral potassium in a water-soluble form. The author adds that potash is used in fertilizers, soaps and detergents, glass and ceramics, and alkaline batteries.

Publication Year 2011
Title Mineral resource of the month: potash
Authors Stephen M. Jasinski
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Earth
Index ID 70044906
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization National Minerals Information Center