What is Potassium Iodide?
Potassium iodide (KI) is a white crystalline salt that is widely used as an inorganic reagent in industry and laboratories. DutchChems supplies potassium iodide in high purity, suitable for industrial and laboratory applications.
What do you use Potassium Iodide for?
Potassium iodide has several uses, including:
- Chemical laboratory: reagent in redox titrations, iodometry and analytical methods.
- Photography: Component in developer formulas and silver halide processes.
- Halogen Lamps & Electronics: Source of iodine in metal halide lamps and specialty print pickling solutions.
Properties of Potassium Iodide
Potassium iodide is freely soluble in water and forms clear solutions which are stable in the absence of strong oxidizing agents.
Other common areas of application:
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Intermediate in fine chemical synthesis (e.g. organic iodination).
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I store potassium iodide safely?
Store cool and dry, in a well-closed container protected from moisture and strong oxidants.
Where can I find more information about Potassium Iodide?
More information can be found in the safety data sheets provided, or at: Pubchem.
Where can I buy Potassium Iodide?
DutchChems supplies potassium iodide in various packaging for industrial and laboratory processes. Take contact for prices and bulk quantities.
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