Potassium Pyrosulfate

Potassium Pyrosulfate

Potassium pyrosulfate, also called potassium disulfate, is an inorganic salt that serves as a strong dehydrating and fluxing agent in chemical synthesis, particularly for dissolving minerals and for fusion analysis, known for its high melting point (around 325°C) and hazardous nature, requiring care

Usage unit
Kg.PWD
Quantity per unit
25
Part no. RXSOL-98-6605-100

Description

Potassium pyrosulfate, also called potassium disulfate, is an inorganic salt that serves as a strong dehydrating and fluxing agent in chemical synthesis, particularly for dissolving minerals and for fusion analysis, known for its high melting point (around 325°C) and hazardous nature, requiring careful handling due to its corrosive properties (causes severe skin burns and eye damage)

Application

Uses & Characteristics Fluxing Agent: Used in analytical chemistry, especially for dissolving difficult-to-dissolve substances like minerals, by fusing with them at high temperatures.

Dehydrating Agent: Its high thermal stability and ability to absorb water make it a good dehydrating agent.

Technical specification

Potassium Pyrosulfate, also known as potassium disulfate, is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula K2S2O7. It has a molar mass of 254.32 g/mol and a density of 2.28 g/cm³. 

 

CHEMICAL FORMULA:K2S2O7

CAS.NO:7790-62-7

MOLECULAR WEIGHT:254.32 g/mol

BOILING POINT:-e 600°C

MELTING POINT:325 °C

GRADE :  TECHNICAL GRADE

USAGE APPLICATION: INDUSTRIAL

PURITY: 99 %

Handling & precautions

Potassium pyrosulphate, 98% 
POTASSIUM PYROSULPHATE  Inorganic Salts

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols. Symbol: GHS05. UN No.: 3260. IMCO Class No.: 8. Hazardous Statement: H314. 

Notes

Hazardous: Classified as dangerous; causes severe skin burns and eye damage (H314) and can be toxic if inhaled (H331).

Safety Precautions Handling: Requires protective gear (gloves, eye protection) and should be handled in well-ventilated areas, away from moisture.

Storage: Keep in a tightly closed container in a dry place. 

Procedure

Potassium pyrosulfate, or potassium disulfate, is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula K₂S₂O₇.

Potassium pyrosulfate - WikipediaPotassium pyrosulfate is used in analytical chemistry; samples are fused with potassium pyrosulfate,

CAS 7790-62-7: Potassium pyrosulfatePotassium pyrosulfate is also utilized in the production of other potassium salts and in the preparation of certain catalysts.

 

Other names

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