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Potassium iodide

JIS special grade, ≥99.5%

• Linear Formula: KI
• CAS Number: 7681-11-0
• Molecular Weight: 166.00
• EC Number: 231-659-4
• MDL number: MFCD00011405
• UNSPSC Code: 12352302
• PubChem Substance ID: 329752663

Properties

• grade: JIS special grade
• vapor pressure: 1 mmHg ( 745 °C)
• Assay: ≥99.5%
• form: solid
• availability: available only in Japan
• pH: ~6.9 (20 °C, 50 g/L)
• mp: 681 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: [K+].[I-]
• InChI: 1S/HI.K/h1H;/q;+1/p-1
• InChI key: NLKNQRATVPKPDG-UHFFFAOYSA-M

Description

Application

• A cost-effective and facile technique for realizing fabric-based microfluidic channels using beeswax and PVC stencils: This research explores the application of potassium iodide in developing affordable microfluidic channels for biomedical applications, providing a significant advancement in material science and engineering (P L et al., 2024).


• Evaluating the Effect of Silver Diamine Fluoride, with or without Glutathione and Potassium Iodide, on Fluoride Release, Dentin Microhardness and Surface Properties of Dentin: The study investigates potassium iodide′s role in dental treatments, specifically its effects on dentin′s properties when used with silver diamine fluoride, a critical insight for dental material sciences (Samani M et al., 2024).


• Supramolecular Gels Based on C(3)-Symmetric Amides: Application in Anion-Sensing and Removal of Dyes from Water: This paper highlights potassium iodide′s utility in environmental testing, particularly in water purification and dye removal, making it vital for environmental science research (Kuppadakkath G et al., 2024).


• Machine learning-aided evaluation of oxidative strength of cold atmospheric plasma-treated water: This innovative study utilizes potassium iodide to assess water treatment processes, enhancing both environmental safety and technological applications in water quality management (Irmak SE et al., 2024).


• Supramolecular Structure of the β-Cyclodextrin Metal-Organic Framework Optimizes Iodine Stability and Its Co-delivery with l-Menthol for Antibacterial Applications: Research on potassium iodide within a metal-organic framework presents new possibilities in drug delivery and antibacterial treatments, providing significant contributions to pharmaceutical sciences (Zhao X et al., 2024).

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS08
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H372
• Precautionary Statements: P260 - P264 - P270 - P314 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: STOT RE 1 Oral
• Target Organs: Thyroid
• Storage Class Code: 6.1D - Non-combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic hazardous materials or hazardous materials causing chronic effects
• WGK: WGK 3
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves