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Potassium chromate

for analysis EMSURE® ACS,Reag. Ph Eur

Synonym(s):

Potassium chromate, chromic acid potassium salt

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
CrK2O4
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
194.19
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
EC Index Number:
232-140-5
NACRES:
NA.21

grade

ACS reagent

Quality Level

Agency

reag. Ph. Eur.

product line

EMSURE®

Assay

≥99.5% (iodometric)

form

solid

impurities

≤0.005% In water insoluble matter

pH

9.0-9.8 (20 °C, 50 g/L in H2O)

mp

985 °C

solubility

637 g/L

density

2.73 g/cm3 at 18 °C

bulk density

1400 kg/m3

anion traces

chloride (Cl-): ≤0.001%
sulfate (SO42-): ≤0.01%

cation traces

Ca: ≤0.005%
Na: ≤0.02%
Pb: ≤0.005%

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/Cr.2K.4O/q;2*+1;;;2*-1

InChI key

XMXNVYPJWBTAHN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

  • Analysis of the Effects of Cr(VI) Exposure on mRNA Modifications.: This research investigates the impact of potassium chromate exposure on mRNA modifications using sophisticated analytical chemistry techniques, revealing insights into the molecular mechanisms of chromium toxicity and its implications for human health (Chen et al., 2019).
  • Determination of urine oxalate level in rats with renal calcium oxalate calculus by high-performance liquid chromatography.: Utilizing potassium chromate in the chromatographic analysis, this study presents a method for accurately measuring urine oxalate levels, crucial for research on kidney stone prevention (Cao et al., 2015).
  • Shotgun proteomic analysis unveils survival and detoxification strategies by Caulobacter crescentus during exposure to uranium, chromium, and cadmium.: Incorporates potassium chromate to study microbial resistance mechanisms through proteomic profiling, providing valuable data for bioremediation strategies (Yung et al., 2014).
  • Analytical study of modern paint layers on metal knight shields: the use and effect of titanium white.: Features methods where potassium chromate aids in the identification of chemical components in cultural heritage conservation studies (Lauridsen et al., 2014).

Analysis Note

Assay (iodometric): ≥ 99.5 %
In water insoluble matter: ≤ 0.005 %
pH-value (5 %; water): 9.0 - 9.8
Chloride (Cl): ≤ 0.001 %
Sulfate (SO₄): ≤ 0.01 %
Ca (Calcium): ≤ 0.005 %
Na (Sodium): ≤ 0.02 %
Pb (Lead): ≤ 0.005 %

Legal Information

EMSURE is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Carc. 1B Inhalation - Eye Irrit. 2 - Muta. 1B - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

6.1D - Non-combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic hazardous materials or hazardous materials causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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