Potassium Iodide, 99+% USP

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SKU:: 241338
Molecular Weight:: 166
Purity:: 99.0-100.5%
Storage Conditions:: RT
Supplier:: United States Biological
CAS Number:: 7681-11-0
Extra Details:: Potassium Iodide is used primarily used in the treatment of radiation poisoning due to environmental contamination by iodine-131. Synonyms: Antistrumin; Asmofug E; Ceoiodin; Iod-active; Iodomarin; Iodostin; Jodid; K1-N; Kaiod_x000B_Kalium iodidum; Knollide; NSC 77362; Pherajod; Potassium iodide; Potassium monoiodide; Thyro-Block; Thyrojod; Zeoiodine CAS Number: 7681-11-0 Molecular Weight: 166.00 Molecular Formula: KI Appearance: White crystalline powder Purity: 99.0-101.5% (Titration: Anhydrous basis) Solubility (1% water): Colorless. clear, complete Loss on Drying: ≤1% pH (25°C, 5%): 6.0-9.2 Melting Point: 681°C (lit.) Insolubles: ≤0.005% Heavy Metals (as Pb): ≤0.0005% Alkalinity: No color is produced. Identification: To give positive tests for Potassium and for Iodide. Test for Nitrate, Nitrite, and Ammonia: No blue coloration of the paper is discernible. Test for Thiosulfate and Barium: No turbidity develops within one minute. Test for Iodate: ≤4u/g Storage and Stability: Store at RT under inert atmosphere. Irritant! Moisture sensitive! Meets or Exceeds USP Specifications