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Potassium Formate

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Chemical Product

Potassium Formate

    Synonyms:
    Potassium Formic Acid Salt
    Molecular Formula:
    CHKO2
    Cas Number:
    590-29-4
    Molecular Weight:
    84.12 g/mol
    Product Description:
    Potassium Formate is an inorganic salt used in deicing applications, as a food preservative, and in various chemical processes.
    Applications:
    - Deicing: Used as a deicing agent for roads and runways during winter. - Food Industry: Applied as a preservative in the food industry. - Chemical Manufacturing: Used in the production of formates and other chemical intermediates. - Agriculture: Used as a source of potassium for plant nutrition.

Physical and Chemical Properties:


Properties
Appearance White crystalline solid
Odor Odorless
Molecular Formula CHKO2
Molecular Weight 84.12 g/mol
Melting Point 270 °C
Density 1.93 g/cm³
Solubility Soluble in water
Flash Point Not applicable
Chemical Stability Stable under normal conditions, but should be stored away from strong oxidizing agents
  • Product Description
  • Applications
  • Physical and Chemical Properties
Potassium Formate is an inorganic salt used in deicing applications, as a food preservative, and in various chemical processes.
- Deicing: Used as a deicing agent for roads and runways during winter. - Food Industry: Applied as a preservative in the food industry. - Chemical Manufacturing: Used in the production of formates and other chemical intermediates. - Agriculture: Used as a source of potassium for plant nutrition.

Physical and Chemical Properties:


Properties Data
Appearance White crystalline solid
Odor Odorless
Molecular Formula CHKO2
Molecular Weight 84.12 g/mol
Melting Point 270 °C
Density 1.93 g/cm³
Solubility Soluble in water
Flash Point Not applicable
Chemical Stability Stable under normal conditions, but should be stored away from strong oxidizing agents