Potassium Alum, FCC

Potassium alum, also known as potash alum or potassium aluminum sulfate, has the chemical formula KAl(SO₄)₂·12H₂O. Commonly referred to as alum, it is a versatile compound used in water purification, leather tanning, dyeing, fireproof textiles, and baking powder. It also has cosmetic applications as a deodorant, aftershave treatment, and styptic for minor shaving cuts. Alum crystallizes in regular octahedra with flattened corners and is widely used in crystal growth experiments.

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Applications and Benefits:

• Water purification
• Leather tanning
• Dyeing
• Fireproofing textiles
• Baking powder ingredient
• Cosmetic uses (deodorant, aftershave, styptic powder)
• Crystal growth experiments

Additional Information:

Potassium alum is a versatile FCC-grade compound with a wide range of industrial, cosmetic, and educational applications. For more information, download the Safety Data Sheet.

Potassium Carbonate, 99.5%, FCC

Potassium Carbonate, 99.5% FCC, is a highly pure, versatile chemical compound used across various industries. Also known as Carbonic Acid Dipotassium Salt, Pearl Ash, or Potash, this technical-grade material is essential in the production of pigments, printing inks, soft soaps, and for washing raw wool. It serves as a vital laboratory reagent and plays a role in various chemical reactions. Potassium Carbonate is water-soluble but insoluble in alcohol, and while non-combustible, its solutions can be irritant to tissues. Its reliability and wide application range make it indispensable for both industrial processes and scientific endeavors.

Key Features

• Highly pure 99.5% FCC-grade compound
• Water-soluble; insoluble in alcohol
• Non-combustible but solutions are tissue irritants
• Essential in pigments, printing inks, and soaps
• Useful for wool washing and laboratory reagents
• Synonyms: Pearl Ash, Potash, Salt of Tartar

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Potassium Ferrocyanide, 99.3%

Potassium Ferrocyanide, 99.3% is a chemical compound that is commonly used as a laboratory reagent. It is a yellow crystalline solid that is soluble in water and has a variety of applications in different industries. This product is composed of 99.3% pure Ferrocyanide, Potassium, making it a high-quality and reliable option for various scientific experiments and processes. Potassium Ferrocyanide, 99.3% is often used in the production of pigments, dyes, and pharmaceuticals. It can also be used as a food additive and is commonly found in salt substitutes.

Potassium Iodide 99% USP

Potassium iodide granular 99% USP grade. For laboratory, industrial, research, and educational uses. USP-grade potassium iodide may be used in manufacturing potassium iodide tablets. Each adult dosage is 135 mg, with one ounce of potassium iodide equivalent to 207 adult doses. Actual purity is 100% (dried).

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Applications and Benefits:

• Manufacturing potassium iodide tablets
• Laboratory and research uses
• Industrial and educational applications

Caution:

For laboratory, industrial, research, and educational uses only.

Certificate Of Analysis (COA) available for orders of one or more 55-lb bags. Typical analysis is displayed below the price list.

Potassium Nitrate, 99.8%, Refined, Prills

This grade of potassium nitrate (KNO₃) is especially suitable for customers requiring the strictest levels of purity. Comes in crystals or prills with high purity levels of 99.8% or more. Price includes hazardous material packaging and handling fees. Customers are advised to call to verify their intended use before ordering.

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Applications and Benefits:

• High-purity applications requiring 99.8% potassium nitrate
• Suitable for industrial, laboratory, or specialized uses

Caution:

Call to verify your use before ordering. Price includes hazardous material packaging and handling fees.

Potassium Sodium Tartrate, Tetrahydrate, Granular, USP Grade

Piezoelectric compound for protein crystallography & Fehling's solution ingredient. Potassium Sodium Tartrate, Tetrahydrate, Granular, USP grade, is also known as Seignette's salt or Rochelle salt. It is a clear-white granular crystal that exhibits piezoelectricity. This unique property makes it an essential compound in protein crystallography, where it serves as a common precipitant. It is also an ingredient in Fehling's solution, a chemical reagent formerly used in the determination of reducing sugars in solutions. Additionally, it is a component of the Biuret reagent, which is used to measure protein concentration. Potassium Sodium Tartrate, Tetrahydrate, Granular, USP grade, has a minimum assay of 99.0%, maximum of 102.0%, and a typical value of 99.7%. It contains less than 0.001% heavy metals and has a specific gravity of 1.79. The product has a formula weight of 283.22 and a melting point of 75ºC. This product is suitable for manufacturing, processing, repackaging, or research purposes only and should be handled by experienced personnel.

Key Features:

• Piezoelectric compound for protein crystallography
• Ingredient in Fehling's solution for determining reducing sugars
• Component of the Biuret reagent for measuring protein concentration
• Clear-white granular crystal with a minimum assay of 99.0%, maximum of 102.0%, and a typical value of 99.7%
• Contains less than 0.001% heavy metals and has a specific gravity of 1.79

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Similar Products:

• Ammonium Tartrate
• Potassium Chloride
• Sodium Tartrate
• Calcium Chloride
• Magnesium Sulfate

Caution: Only for manufacturing, processing, repackaging, or research purposes by experienced personnel.