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Potassium hydrogen sulfate, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A124280C
Description
Potassium hydrogen sulfate is used in the conversion of tartrates to bitartrates in wine. It serves as a disintegrating agent in analytical chemistry and as an intermediate in the preparation of potassium persulfate by electrolysis. It is also employed in the manufacturing of fertilizers.
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ApplicationsPotassium hydrogen sulfate is used in the conversion of tartrates to bitartrates in wine. It serves as a disintegrating agent in analytical chemistry and as an intermediate in the preparation of potassium persulfate by electrolysis. It is also employed in the manufacturing of fertilizers.
Solubility
Soluble in water, acetone and ethanol.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong bases, strong oxidizing agents and alcohols.
Specifications
Potassium hydrogen sulfate | |
7646-93-7 | |
HKO4S | |
MFCD00011404 | |
14,7613 | |
Soluble in water,acetone and ethanol. | |
[K+].OS([O-])(=O)=O | |
136.16 | |
136.17 | |
Odorless | |
2.24 |
195°C to 197°C (decomposition) | |
10,000 g | |
KHSO4 | |
UN2509 | |
potassium bisulfate, potassium hydrogen sulfate, potassium bisulphate, sulfuric acid, monopotassium salt, potassium acid sulfate, sal enixum, potassium hydrogensulphate, monopotassium sulfate, acid potassium sulfate, caswell no. 682c | |
CHKVPAROMQMJNQ-UHFFFAOYSA-M | |
potassium;hydrogen sulfate | |
516920 | |
97% | |
Hygroscopic |
Chemical Identifiers
7646-93-7 | |
136.16 | |
CHKVPAROMQMJNQ-UHFFFAOYSA-M | |
516920 | |
[K+].OS([O-])(=O)=O |
HKO4S | |
MFCD00011404 | |
potassium bisulfate, potassium hydrogen sulfate, potassium bisulphate, sulfuric acid, monopotassium salt, potassium acid sulfate, sal enixum, potassium hydrogensulphate, monopotassium sulfate, acid potassium sulfate, caswell no. 682c | |
potassium;hydrogen sulfate |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H314-H335
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
May cause respiratory irritation.
P260-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P501c
H314-H335
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: POTASSIUM HYDROGEN SULFATE
EINECSNumber : 231-594-1
RTECSNumber : TS7200000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only