CAS Number: 2023695
Formula: K
Formula Weight: 39.1
Linear Formula: K
MDL No.: MFCD00133776
Purity: 98% trace metals basis
Boiling Point: 760 C(lit.)
Melting Point: 64 C (lit.)
Density: 0.86 g/mL at 25 C(lit.)
UNSPSC Code: 12352000
Application: Potassium can be used in the synthesis of potassium containing solid-state chalcogenides with promising thermoelectric properties. It may also be used in the dehalogenation of 1,3-di-tert-butyl-2,2-dichloro-1,3-diaza-2-sila-4-cyclopentene to form 1,3-di-tert-butyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-1,3,2-diazasilol-2-ylidene.
Application: Combines under pressure with silver metal to form 2 new compounds: K2Ag and K3Ag.†
RIDADR: UN 2257 4.3 / PGI
WGK Germany: 1
R Codes: 14/15-34
S Codes: 26-36/37/39-43-45
IOD Codes: F,C
Symbol: GHS02, GHS05
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: H260-H314
Precautionary statements: P223-P231 + P232-P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P370 + P378-P422