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Atomfair Potassium K

Description Potassium (CAS No. 329976-73-0) is a highly reactive alkali metal with the molecular formula K and IUPAC name potassium . This elemental metal is characterized by its soft, silvery-white appearance and rapid oxidation in air, necessitating storage under inert conditions such as mineral oil or argon. With an atomic number of 19, potassium is essential in biological systems, industrial processes, and chemical synthesis. Our high-purity potassium (??99.5%) is meticulously packaged to ensure stability and safety, making it ideal for laboratory research, electrochemical studies, and specialized metallurgical applications. Available in ingots, rods, or sealed ampoules to suit diverse experimental requirements.

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Description

Potassium (CAS No. 329976-73-0) is a highly reactive alkali metal with the molecular formula K and IUPAC name potassium. This elemental metal is characterized by its soft, silvery-white appearance and rapid oxidation in air, necessitating storage under inert conditions such as mineral oil or argon. With an atomic number of 19, potassium is essential in biological systems, industrial processes, and chemical synthesis. Our high-purity potassium (??99.5%) is meticulously packaged to ensure stability and safety, making it ideal for laboratory research, electrochemical studies, and specialized metallurgical applications. Available in ingots, rods, or sealed ampoules to suit diverse experimental requirements.

  • CAS No: 329976-73-0
  • Molecular Formula: K
  • Molecular Weight: 39.0983
  • Exact Mass: 38.96370648
  • Monoisotopic Mass: 38.96370648
  • IUPAC Name: potassium
  • SMILES: [K]
  • Synonyms: POTASSIUM, 7440-09-7, Kalium, Potassium, metal, potasio

Application

Potassium is widely used in organic synthesis as a strong reducing agent and in the preparation of potassium superoxide (KO2). It serves as a critical component in alkali-metal batteries and thermal exchange fluids. In biochemistry, potassium ions are vital for cellular function and nerve transmission studies.

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