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Potassium Iodide AR
Potassium Iodide is a Metal halide and composed of potassium and iodide. We are one of the popular suppliers of Potassium Iodide. We are packing in 100 Gram, 200, 500, 1 Kg
Potassium Iodide is a metal halide composed of potassium and iodide
It reacts with chlorine to make iodine and potassium chloride. It turns yellow when in air. This is because it reacts with oxygen and carbon dioxide to make iodine and potassium carbonate. ... That is why a solution of potassium iodide dissolves iodine.
Potassium iodide is used to loosen and break up mucus in the airways. ... Potassium iodide is also used along with antithyroid medicines to prepare the thyroid gland for surgical removal, to treat certain overactive thyroid conditions (hyperthyroidism), and to protect the thyroid in a radiation exposure emergency.
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Physical state and appearance |
Solid |
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Odor |
Odorless |
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Taste |
Bitter. Saline. (Strong.) |
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Molecular Weight |
166 g/mole |
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Color |
White |
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pH (1% soln/water) |
Not available |
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Boiling Point |
1330°C (2426°F) |
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Melting Point |
681°C (1257.8°F) |
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Critical Temperature |
Not available |
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Specific Gravity |
3.1 (Water = 1) |
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Vapor Pressure |
Not applicable |
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Vapor Density |
Not available |
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Volatility |
Not available |
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Odor Threshold |
Not available |
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Water/Oil Dist. Coeff |
Not available |
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Ionicity (in Water) |
Not available |
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Dispersion Properties |
See solubility in water, methanol, acetone |
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Solubility |
Easily soluble in cold water, hot water. Soluble in methanol. Partially soluble in acetone |