Specifications
Boiling Point1330°C
Chemical Name or MaterialPotassium Iodide
Melting Point680°C
CAS7681-11-0
ChemAlert Storage SymbolGray
ColorWhite
Health Hazard 2CAUTION!
pH6 to 8
Health Hazard 3Emergency Overview
May cause skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritation. Hygroscopic. Use personal protective equipment. Ensure adequate ventilation. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur. Do not induce vomiting. Do not induce vomiting. Obtain medical attention.
NFPA
Health:1
Flammability:1
Instability:0
Recommended StorageRT
Physical FormSolid
Quantity500 g
Assay Percent Range≥99.0 %
Molecular FormulaIK
Merck Index15, 7764
Synonympotassium iodide, potassium iodide ki, pima, kali iodide, thyro-block, knollide, kisol, asmofug e, potassium diiodide, potassium monoiodide
InChI KeyNLKNQRATVPKPDG-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES[K+].[I-]
IUPAC Namepotassium;iodide
Molecular Weight (g/mol)166.003
PubChem CID4875
ChEBICHEBI:8346
Formula Weight166
Percent Purity≥99.0%
IdentificationPass Test
Loss on Drying0.2% max.
PackagingPoly Bottle
Vapor Pressure1mmHg at 745°C
Unit Size