Potassium Peroxide
Potassium peroxide is an inorganic compound with the molecular formula K₂O₂. It is formed as potassium reacts with oxygen in the air, along with potassium oxide and potassium superoxide. Potassium peroxide is an inorganic compound with the molecular formula K₂O₂. It is formed as potassium reacts wit
- Usage unit
- Kg
- Quantity per unit
- 50
Description
Application
Potassium peroxide K2O2 is a yellow, solid inorganic compound that acts as a strong oxidizing and bleaching agent, releasing oxygen when heated or reacting with water, making it useful in oxygen generators for spacecraft or submarines, but it's also a significant fire and explosion hazard, igniting combustible materials on contact and reacting violently with water, requiring careful handling and storage away from organics, moisture, and heat.
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