Description

Potassium Ferrate(VI) is a powerful inorganic oxidizing agent with the CAS number 39469-86-8. It is valued for its high oxidation potential and its ability to generate environmentally benign by-products, primarily iron(III) oxide-hydroxide. This compound is essential for industries requiring advanced oxidation processes for water treatment, surface disinfection, and specialty chemical synthesis. Its unique properties make it a critical reagent for research and development in green chemistry and environmental engineering.

Application

• Advanced Water and Wastewater Treatment: Used as a potent oxidant for the removal of organic contaminants, heavy metals, and pathogens, and for odor control.
• Surface and Equipment Disinfection: Employed in the formulation of high-level disinfectants for industrial and municipal applications.
• Chemical Synthesis and Catalysis: Serves as a selective oxidizing agent in organic synthesis and as a catalyst precursor in various chemical reactions.
• Electrochemical and Battery Research: Investigated for use in super-iron batteries and other energy storage systems due to its high redox capacity.
• Soil Remediation: Applied for the in-situ chemical oxidation (ISCO) of pollutants in contaminated soil and groundwater.
• Pulp and Paper Bleaching: Acts as an alternative, environmentally friendly bleaching agent in the pulp industry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Ferrate(VI)
CAS No.	39469-86-8
Molecular Formula	K2FeO4
Molecular Weight	198.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Ferrate; Dipotassium Ferrate; Potassium Iron(VI) Oxide; Ferrate(2-), hexaoxo-, dipotassium, (T-4)-; Dipotassium tetraoxoiron; K2FeO4; Potassium hyperferrate; Potassium tetraoxoferrate(VI)
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Quality Control

Our Potassium Ferrate(VI) is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is tested for critical parameters including assay, impurity profile, and stability. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing the results is provided with every shipment. We adhere to relevant industry standards and our quality system is designed to meet the rigorous demands of research and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen for long-term stability. Keep away from incompatible materials including strong acids, reducing agents, and organic compounds.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark Purple to Black Crystalline Powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (K2FeO4)	≥ 96.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.1 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.1 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.