Description

Potassium Triiodomercurate(1-) is an inorganic coordination compound of mercury and iodine. This specialized reagent is valued for its role as a precise source of triiodomercurate anions in analytical and synthetic chemistry. It is primarily utilized by research laboratories and industrial facilities engaged in chemical synthesis, materials science, and specialized analytical procedures.

Application

• Analytical Chemistry: Used as a reagent in specific titrimetric and colorimetric analysis methods.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor or catalyst in the preparation of other mercury-containing compounds and coordination complexes.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying reaction mechanisms and material properties.
• Reference Standard: Acts as a high-purity standard for calibration and validation in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Triiodomercurate(1-)
CAS No.	22330-18-3
Molecular Formula	KHgI3
Molecular Weight	620.40 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium triiodidomercurate(II); Potassium mercuric iodide; Potassium mercury(II) iodide; KHgI3; Mercurate(1-), triiodo-, potassium; Potassium triiodomercurate; Potassium triiodomercurate(1-) salt
EINECS	244-920-9

Quality Control

Our Potassium Triiodomercurate(1-) is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous quality testing, including assay and impurity profile analysis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (KHgI3)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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