POTASSIUM FORMATE 99% AR

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POTASSIUM FORMATE 99% AR Specification

Smell
Odorless

Appearance
White crystalline powder

EINECS No
209-677-9

Solubility
Highly soluble in water

Storage
Store in a cool dry and well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Melting Point
167°C

CAS No
590-29-4

Ingredients
Potassium formate

Taste
Salty

Purity
99%

Grade
Analytical Reagent (AR)

Poisonous
NO

Molecular Formula
CHKO2

Density
1.91 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

HS Code
29151200

Molecular Weight
84.12 g/mol

Refractive Rate
Not available

Usage
Used as a component in oil and gas drilling fluids in antifreeze formulations and as a pH buffer in laboratories

Physical Form
Crystalline powder

Application
Oil drilling de-icing and laboratory reagent

Ph Level
8.5 - 10.5 in aqueous solution

Structural Formula
HCOOK

Shelf Life
24 months under recommended storage conditions

Shape
Granular or powder form

Properties
Hygroscopic highly alkaline in aqueous solution

About POTASSIUM FORMATE 99% AR

Potassium Formate 99% AR is a white crystalline powder with a salty taste and odorless smell. It is highly soluble in water and has a pH level of 8.5 - 10.5 in aqueous solution. This Analytical Reagent grade compound, with a purity of 99%, is commonly used in oil drilling, de-icing applications, and as a laboratory reagent. It is hygroscopic and highly alkaline in aqueous solution, with a molecular formula CHKO2 and a molecular weight of 84.12 g/mol. With a melting point of 167C, it is non-poisonous and can be stored for up to 24 months in a cool, dry place.