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Potassium sulfate

BioUltra, ≥99.0% (AT)

Synonym(s):

Dipotassium sulfate, Potassium sulphate, Sulphate of potash

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Linear Formula:
K2SO4
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
174.26
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.26

product line

BioUltra

Quality Level

Assay

≥99.0% (AT)

form

solid

impurities

insoluble matter, passes filter test
≤0.0005% total nitrogen (N)

pH

5.5-7.5 (25 °C, 0.5 M in H2O)

solubility

H2O: 0.5 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless

anion traces

chloride (Cl-): ≤5 mg/kg
phosphate (PO43-): ≤10 mg/kg

cation traces

Al: ≤5 mg/kg
As: ≤0.1 mg/kg
Ba: ≤5 mg/kg
Bi: ≤5 mg/kg
Ca: ≤50 mg/kg
Cd: ≤5 mg/kg
Co: ≤5 mg/kg
Cr: ≤5 mg/kg
Cu: ≤5 mg/kg
Fe: ≤5 mg/kg
Li: ≤5 mg/kg
Mg: ≤20 mg/kg
Mn: ≤5 mg/kg
Mo: ≤5 mg/kg
Na: ≤50 mg/kg
Ni: ≤5 mg/kg
Pb: ≤5 mg/kg
Sr: ≤50 mg/kg
Zn: ≤5 mg/kg

λ

0.5 M in H2O

UV absorption

λ: 260 nm Amax: 0.01
λ: 280 nm Amax: 0.01

SMILES string

[K+].[K+].[O-]S([O-])(=O)=O

InChI

1S/2K.H2O4S/c;;1-5(2,3)4/h;;(H2,1,2,3,4)/q2*+1;/p-2

InChI key

OTYBMLCTZGSZBG-UHFFFAOYSA-L

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Application


  • Foliar applied potassium nanoparticles (K-NPs) and potassium sulfate on growth, physiological, and phytochemical parameters in Melissa officinalis L. under salt stress.: This investigation assesses the effectiveness of potassium sulfate in alleviating salt stress in plants, focusing on its role in enhancing growth and stress tolerance. The study provides valuable data for improving crop resilience to salinity, a growing issue in global agriculture (Nanehkaran FM et al., 2024).

  • Effects of Potassium-Containing Fertilizers on Sugar and Organic Acid Metabolism in Grape Fruits.: Examining the role of potassium sulfate in grapevine nutrition, this research elucidates its impact on the metabolic pathways involved in sugar and organic acid production. The outcomes are significant for viticulture, offering strategies to enhance fruit quality and vine health (Wang J et al., 2024).

  • The combination of chemical fertilizer affected the control efficacy against root-knot nematode and environmental behavior of abamectin in soil.: This study investigates how potassium sulfate, when used in conjunction with other fertilizers, influences the efficacy of pesticides and the soil′s environmental dynamics. The findings are crucial for developing integrated pest management strategies that are environmentally sustainable (Jiang J et al., 2024).

Other Notes

Component of Pseudomonas Selective Agar Base, and Pseudomonas Agar P Base.

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Low-volume bowel preparations for colonoscopy improve tolerability. We compared the efficacy, tolerability, and safety of a new low-volume sulfate solution with a standard 4-L polyethylene glycol electrolyte lavage solution as bowel preparation for colonoscopy. Multicenter, single-blind, randomized, noninferiority study. Five
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