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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:
7778-80-5
Molecular Weight:
174.26
EC Number:
231-915-5
MDL number:
MFCD00011388
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
PubChem Substance ID:
57651773
NACRES:
NA.26

product line

BioUltra

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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  • 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).

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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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Jinyong Yan et al.
Bioresource technology, 102(7), 4755-4758 (2011-02-01)
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