Why is potash called Potash?

Why is potash called Potash? Fertilizer potassium is sometimes called “potash”, a term that comes from an early production technique where potassium was leached from wood ashes and concentrated by evaporating the leachate in large iron pots (“pot-ash”). Potassium is an important mineral required for human health. How did potash get its name? Potash (/ˈpɒtæʃ/) … Continue reading Why is potash called Potash?