Used in the production of soap and detergents due to its ability to soften water and enhance cleaning efficiency. Commonly employed in the manufacturing of glass, where it lowers the melting point of silica and improves clarity. Serves as a buffering agent in food processing, especially in cocoa and chocolate production, to adjust pH and improve flavor. Utilized in agriculture as a component in fertilizers to supply potassium, promoting plant growth and disease resistance. Also acts as a drying agent in laboratories and is involved in the synthesis of other potassium compounds.