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Atomfair Potassium K K

Description Potassium (CAS No. 1023357-63-2) 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. Potassium is widely utilized in laboratory research, industrial synthesis, and specialized electrochemical applications due to its strong reducing properties. Available in various forms including rods, ingots, or dispersions, our high-purity Potassium (??99%) is rigorously tested for trace impurities to ensure consistency in sensitive experiments. Synonyms include Kalium , Potassium metal , and Potasio…

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Potassium (CAS No. 1023357-63-2) 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. Potassium is widely utilized in laboratory research, industrial synthesis, and specialized electrochemical applications due to its strong reducing properties. Available in various forms including rods, ingots, or dispersions, our high-purity Potassium (??99%) is rigorously tested for trace impurities to ensure consistency in sensitive experiments. Synonyms include Kalium, Potassium metal, and Potasio (Spanish).

  • CAS No: 1023357-63-2
  • 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 essential in organic synthesis as a reducing agent and for the preparation of potassium superoxide (KO2). It serves as a heat transfer medium in nuclear reactors and is a critical component in alkali-metal batteries. Researchers also employ potassium in metallurgical processes and as a standard in atomic absorption spectroscopy.

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