Description

Potassium Tetraperoxochromate is an inorganic oxidizing agent of significant industrial importance. This compound is valued for its powerful and selective oxidation capabilities under controlled conditions, making it a key reagent in specialized chemical synthesis. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the fine chemicals, pharmaceutical intermediates, and advanced materials research sectors.

Application

• Oxidation Reactions in Organic Synthesis: Used as a selective oxidizing agent for converting alcohols to carbonyl compounds and for other functional group transformations in the production of fine chemicals and pharmaceutical intermediates.
• Polymerization Initiator: Serves as a catalyst or initiator in specific polymerization processes for specialty polymers and resins.
• Laboratory Research Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for developing new synthetic methodologies and materials.
• Surface Treatment and Etching: Applied in controlled surface modification and etching processes for specialized materials in electronics and metallurgy.
• Water Treatment Chemistry: Investigated for use in advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) for the degradation of persistent organic pollutants.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Tetraperoxochromate
CAS No.	12331-76-9
Molecular Formula	K3[Cr(O2)4] or K3CrO8
Molecular Weight	~ 349.3 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Peroxochromate; Potassium Chromium Peroxide; Potassium Triperoxochromate; Potassium Chromium(V) Peroxide; Potassium Tetraoxochromate(V); K3CrO8; Tetraperoxochromate(3-) Potassium Salt
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Potassium Tetraperoxochromate is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability. The product undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay by titration and identification by spectroscopic methods. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as reducing agents, organic substances, and strong acids. Due to its oxidizing nature and sensitivity, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere and at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Reddish-brown to violet crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (K3CrO8)	Min. 95.0%
Active Oxygen Content	Contact for details
Insoluble Matter	Max. 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Max. 20 ppm

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