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Potassium

CAS 7440-09-7
EC 231-119-8
LANGUAGE EN
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Product Identification

More information about Potassium

Basic Product Information

Product Name
Potassium
Product Code
10299

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
7440-09-7 Check regulations

Chemical Abstracts Service registry number - unique identifier for chemical substances

EC Number
231-119-8 Check regulations

European Community number - used for regulatory compliance in EU/EEA

Uses Information

Identified Uses
SU24 Scientific research and development

Overview

Potassium (CAS: 7440-09-7 ) is a silver-colored substance commonly used su24 scientific research and development.

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Hazard Identification

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Classification Status

Classified

Signal Word

danger (Danger)

Hazard Classifications

Water-react. Category 1 H260
Skin Corr. Category 1B H314
Eye Dam. Category 1 H318
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Hazard Statements

  • H260: In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
  • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • H318: Causes serious eye damage.

Precautionary Statements

  • P231+P232: Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture.
  • P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • P303+P361+P353: If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
  • P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P405: Store locked up.
  • P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Suppliers & Organizations

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Physical & Chemical Properties

More about properties
Physical State
Solid
Physical State Data
solid
State Under Standard Conditions
Not available
Appearance
Silver-colored
Colour
Silver-colored
Colour Intensity
Not available
Form
Solid
Odor
Odorless
Odor Threshold
Not determined.
Ph
Not applicable.
Melting Point
63.7 °C (147 ºF)
Boiling Point
760 °℃ (1400 °F)
Flash Point
Not available
Freezing Point
Not available
Softening Point
Not available
Solidification Point
Not available
Cloud Point
Not available
Crystallisation Point
Not available
Evaporation Rate
Not applicable.
Relative Evaporation Rate
Not available
Vapor Pressure
Not applicable.
Vapor Density
Not applicable.
Relative Density
Not determined.
Bulk Density
Not available
Density
0.86 g/cm3 (7.177 lbs/gal)
Flammability
Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases. Not determined
Upper Explosive Limit
Not determined
Lower Explosive Limit
Not determined
Auto Ignition Temperature
Not determined.
Decomposition Temperature
Not determined
Solubility
Reacts violently Contact with water releases flammable gases
Partition Coefficient
Not determined.
Solubility In Water
Reacts violently Contact with water releases flammable gases
Solubility In Fat
Not available
Kinematic Viscosity
Not applicable.
Dynamic Viscosity
Not applicable.
Surface Tension
Not available
Explosive Properties
Not available
Oxidizing Properties
Not available
Molecular Weight
Not available
Solid Content
Not available
Solvent Content
Not available
Gas Group
Not available
Relative Vapor Density
Not available
Dissociation Constant
Not available
Hydrolysis Rate
Not available
Concentration
Not available
Temperature
Not available
Particle Characteristics
Not available
Particle Size
Not available
Particle Size Distribution
Not available
Particle Shape
Not available
Particle Aspect Ratio
Not available
Particle Aggregation State
Not available
Particle Agglomeration State
Not available
Particle Specific Surface Area
Not available
Particle Dustiness
Not available
Voc Content
Not available
Voc Concentration
Not available
Voc Content Info
Not available
Metal Corrosion
Not available

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the hazard signal word for Potassium?

The signal word for this substance is "danger".

What is the physical form of Potassium?

Potassium is a solid appearing as silver-colored with silver-colored color. It has odorless odor.

What is the solubility of Potassium?

Reacts violently Contact with water releases flammable gases

What is Potassium used for?

SU24 Scientific research and development

What are the hazard statements for Potassium?

This substance has 3 hazard statements: H260: In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318: Causes serious eye damage.

What is the melting point of Potassium?

The melting point is 63.7 °C (147 ºF) and the boiling point is 760 °℃ (1400 °F).