Potassium Iodide
Potassium Iodide (KI) is a chemical compound used in a variety of applications across different industries. As a highly soluble ionic salt, potassium iodide plays a significant role in chemical synthesis, medical uses, and industrial processes.
  • CAS Number: 7681-11-0
  • Molecular Formula: KI
  • Molecular Weight: 166.00 g/mol
  • Grades Available: Industrial Grade: 98.5%, GR: 99.5%, AR: 99%
  • Packaging: 25kg × 1 drum, 500g × 20 bottles per box, 100g × 20 bottles per box
  • Appearance: White crystalline powder or granules
  • Purity: Industrial Grade: ≥98.5%, GR: ≥99.5%, AR: ≥99%
  • Density: 2.59 g/cm³
  • Melting Point: 681°C
  • Boiling Point: Not applicable (decomposes upon heating)
  • Solubility: Soluble in water, ethanol, and glycerin

We supply Potassium Iodide (CAS: 7681-11-0, Molecular Formula: KI), as the exclusive distributor authorized by the manufacturer, focusing on providing high-quality, high-purity chemical products to global customers. Our products are renowned for their superior quality and reliability, strictly meeting international standards to meet the diverse needs of high-end applications.

Preparation

  1. Industrial Grade (98.5%)
    • Raw Material Selection: Potassium iodide sourced from industrial suppliers, may contain impurities such as chloride or sulfate.
    • Purification: Basic filtration and precipitation to remove impurities, using suitable solvents (e.g., water or ethanol) for dissolution and concentration.
    • Packaging: Automated packaging equipment to ensure stability and prevent contamination.
    • Features: Suitable for general industrial use, not requiring high-precision chemical analysis.
  2. GR Grade (99.5%)
    • Raw Material Selection: High-purity raw materials, possibly sourced from specialized suppliers for further processing.
    • Purification: Multi-stage purification methods including recrystallization, ion exchange, solvent extraction, evaporation, and vacuum drying to remove almost all impurities.
    • Quality Control: Multiple checks using advanced techniques like mass spectrometry, gas chromatography to ensure 99.5% purity.
    • Packaging: Packaged in a cleanroom environment using specially designed moisture- and contamination-proof packaging materials.
    • Features: Extremely high purity, ideal for high-end research fields and electronic industries.
  3. AR Grade (99%)
    • Raw Material Selection: High-quality potassium iodide sourced from reputable suppliers.
    • Purification: High-efficiency purification methods, such as solvent extraction, recrystallization, or vacuum distillation, to remove impurities.
    • Quality Control: Rigorous testing using methods like gas chromatography (GC) and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) to ensure 99% purity.
    • Packaging: Clean, contamination-free packaging materials to ensure a dust-free environment during packaging.
    • Features: Suitable for research and analytical work, ensuring low impurity content.

Applications

  1. Industrial Grade (98.5%)
    • Chemical Industry: Used in chemical synthesis reactions, such as the production of iodides, catalysts, and other chemical products.
    • Water Treatment: Used as a disinfectant in water purification processes.
    • Pharmaceutical Industry: Used as an intermediate or raw material in some pharmaceutical formulations.
    • Dyes and Pigments: Used in the synthesis of certain industrial dyes and pigments.
    • General Chemical Reactions: Suitable for industrial reactions that do not require high precision.
  2. GR Grade (99.5%)
    • Research Applications: Used in precise chemical reaction studies, spectroscopic analysis, and atomic absorption spectrometry in advanced research fields.
    • Pharmaceutical Development: Used in pharmaceutical development where high purity chemical reagents are required.
    • Precision Instruments and Standard Materials: Used as a high-purity reagent for the preparation of standard materials, for calibrating laboratory instruments.
    • Electronics Industry: Required for the semiconductor and high-end electronics industries where high purity chemicals are essential.
  3. AR Grade (99%)
    • Chemical Analysis: Used in chemical analysis and titration experiments as a standard solution or reagent.
    • Research: Applied in chemical and biochemical research laboratories.
    • Preparation of Standard Solutions: Used in high-precision analytical chemistry experiments, especially in environmental testing and pharmaceutical analysis.
    • Environmental Monitoring: Used for analyzing iodine content in water, air, or soil in environmental monitoring applications.

Test Report / Safety Data Sheet

Test Report - Potassium Iodi
Test Report -Potassium Iodid

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