Potassium iodide, ACS, 99.0% min, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

For Use in pHotographic Emulsions, in Analytical Chemistry, As a Feed Additive

It is both a source of iodide and a mild reducing agent. It is used as a component in the electrolyte of dye sensitized solar cells. In the field of synthetic organic chemistry, it is used in the preparation of alkyl or aryl iodo compounds. It is employed as a nucleophilic catalyst in the alkylations with alkyl bromide, chloride, tosylate and mesylate. In the presence of acid it forms hydroiodic acid, which is a strong reducing agent. It is useful in producing Lugol’s solution (or Lugol’s iodne) which finds many applications including starch testing, gram stains, and etching of gold surfaces.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

• Boiling Point: 1330°C
• Melting Point: 681°C
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Granules
• Quantity: 500 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99.0% min
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,alcohol,glycerol,and acetone. Slightly soluble in ether,and ammonia.
• Formula Weight: 166.01
• Grade: ACS
• Odor: Odorless
• Refractive Index: 1.677
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Appearance: White crystalline powder
• Vapor Pressure: 1.33 hPa (1mm Hg)
• Density: 3.12 g/cm³ at 20°C
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium iodide, For analysis ACS

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H372
Precautionary Statement	P260-P264b-P270-P314-P501c
EINECSNumber	213-659-4
RTECSNumber	TT2975000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only