Potassium fluoride
CAS Number7789-23-3
FormulaKF
Mol. Weight58.10 g/mol
Potassium fluoride
What is Potassium fluoride?
Potassium fluoride is a chemical compound with CAS number 7789-23-3 and molecular formula KF. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
A versatile fluoride ion source used in a study of ion-specific swelling and de-swelling of ampholytic polymer gels,1 in the room temperature oxidation of noble metals in HF,2 and in the measurement of electronic polarizabilities of ions in polymers of alkali halides.3
Specifications
Linear Formula
KF
Molecular Weight
58.10 g/mol
Grade
purum p.a.
Assay/Purity
≥99%
Safety Information
GHS06Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H301-H311-H331
Precautionary Statements
P261-P280-P301 + P310-P311
Required PPE
Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type P2 (EN 143) respirator cartridges
Melting Point
858 °C(lit.)
Anion Traces
chloride (Cl-): ≤100 mg/kg
sulfate (SO42-): ≤500 mg/kg
Cation Traces
Fe: ≤50 mg/kg
EC Number
232-151-5
WGK Germany
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