Description
  • Chemical Name
    Potassium Iodide
  • Assay
    ≥99.0%
  • Grade
    ACS Reagent
  • Form
    Crystals / Fine Granules
  • Molecular Formula
    KI

Description

What is Lab Pro Potassium Iodide ACS?

Lab Pro Potassium Iodide ACS is a high-purity inorganic salt supplied as white crystals or fine granules. It meets ACS reagent specifications and is suitable for laboratory and analytical applications.

The material is water-soluble and shipped under ambient conditions for convenient laboratory storage.

Key Features

  • Potassium iodide crystals
  • ACS reagent grade
  • ≥99.0% assay
  • White crystalline solid
  • Water soluble

Packaging & Storage

  • Quantity: 500 g
  • Physical Form: Solid
  • Shipping: Ambient
  • Storage Temperature: Room temperature

Legal & Safety Notice

This product is intended for laboratory and analytical use. Proper handling, storage, and use in accordance with applicable safety procedures and regulations is the responsibility of the end user.

Compliance

  • Meets ACS reagent specifications
  • Meets USP/NF reagent specifications

Standards and Certifications

  • Lab Pro CofA
  • Lab Pro SDS
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Chemical Information

Linear Formula KI
Molecular Weight 166.00 g/mol
CAS Number 7681-11-0
EC Number 231-659-4
MDL Number MFCD00011405

Identifiers

UNSPSC Code 12352302
InChI 1S/HI.K/h1H;/q;+1/p-1
InChI Key NLKNQRATVPKPDG-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES [K+].[I−]

Specifications

Assay ≥99.0%
Color White
Form Crystals or fine granules
pH 6.0–9.2 (5% solution at 25 °C)
Melting Point 681 °C
Boiling Point 1325 °C
Loss on Drying ≤0.2% (150 °C)
Insoluble Matter ≤0.005%

Trace Impurities

Chloride & Bromide (as Cl⁻) ≤0.01%
Iodate (IO₃⁻) ≤3 ppm
Phosphate (PO₄³⁻) ≤0.001%
Sulfate (SO₄²⁻) ≤0.005%
Barium (Ba) ≤0.002%
Calcium (Ca) ≤0.002%
Magnesium (Mg) ≤0.001%
Sodium (Na) ≤0.005%
Iron (Fe) ≤3 ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb) ≤5 ppm


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FAQs

What is Lab Pro Potassium Iodide ACS commonly used for?

Lab Pro Potassium Iodide ACS is used as a laboratory reagent in analytical chemistry, iodometric titrations, and chemical synthesis. Its high purity and water solubility make it suitable for precise and reproducible laboratory applications.

Is this potassium iodide suitable for analytical and regulated laboratory use?

Yes. This product meets ACS reagent specifications and also aligns with USP/NF reagent standards, making it appropriate for analytical, quality control, and regulated laboratory environments requiring controlled impurity levels.

What physical form does this potassium iodide come in?

Lab Pro Potassium Iodide ACS is supplied as a white crystalline solid or fine granules. This form allows for easy weighing, dissolution, and preparation of aqueous solutions in laboratory workflows.

How should potassium iodide ACS be stored?

Potassium iodide should be stored at room temperature in a tightly sealed container. It should be protected from moisture and strong oxidizing agents to maintain chemical stability and purity over time.

Is Lab Pro Potassium Iodide ACS water soluble?

Yes. Potassium iodide is highly soluble in water, enabling quick preparation of solutions for laboratory experiments, titrations, and analytical procedures that require accurate iodine or iodide concentrations.