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Potassium formate, 99% (water less than 2%), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A14551.30
250 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Potassium formate, 99% (water less than 2%), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A14551.30
250 g, Each
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Catalog number: A14551.30
also known as A14551-30
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
590-29-4
IUPAC Name
potassium formate
Molecular Formula
CHKO2
InChI Key
WFIZEGIEIOHZCP-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES
[K+].[O-]C=O
Appearance (Color)
White
Loss on Drying
<2.0%
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms
Assay (Non-aqueous acid-base Titration)
≥98.5 to ≤101.5%
Melting Point (clear melt)
161-172?C

Description

Potassium formate acts as an intermediate in the formate potash process for the production of potassium. It is a deicing salt for used on roads. It serves as a corrosion inhibitor, an anti-scaling agent, a functional fluid, a processing aid and used in petroleum production.

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.

Applications
Potassium formate acts as an intermediate in the formate potash process for the production of potassium. It is a deicing salt for used on roads. It serves as a corrosion inhibitor, an anti-scaling agent, a functional fluid, a processing aid and used in petroleum production.

Solubility
Soluble in water and alcohol. Insoluble in ether.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
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