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P0677

Potassium tellurite

≥90%

Synonym(s):

Dipotassium tellurite, Potassium tellurate, Potassium tellurium oxide

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
K2TeO3
CAS Number:
7790-58-1
Molecular Weight:
253.79
PubChem Substance ID:
57654497
UNSPSC Code:
41171614
NACRES:
NA.23
EC Number:
232-213-1
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Quality Segment

assay

≥90%

form

powder

composition

K₂TeO₃

reaction suitability

core: potassium

SMILES string

O=[Te](O)O

InChI

1S/H2O3Te/c1-4(2)3/h(H2,1,2,3)

InChI key

SITVSCPRJNYAGV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Potassium tellurite is a hygroscopic granular white powder. It decomposes at 460-470oC.

Application

Potassium tellurite along with agar may be used as a component of a selective medium for growth of bacteria.

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Pictograms

Skull and crossbones
GHS06

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

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

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type P2 (EN 143) respirator cartridges

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