Description

Potassium CAS NO 23835-15-6 is a highly reactive alkali metal, essential for a wide range of industrial chemical synthesis and research applications. Its powerful reducing properties and role as a cation source make it a critical reagent in organic and inorganic chemistry. This product is indispensable for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, and advanced material science.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a strong reducing agent and a crucial reactant in the preparation of organopotassium compounds and other metal derivatives.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules.
• Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a key component or promoter in the formulation of various heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysts.
• Alloy Production: Employed in the manufacturing of specialized alloys, including sodium-potassium (NaK) alloys used as heat transfer fluids.
• Laboratory Research: A fundamental reagent in academic and industrial research for exploring new reactions and material properties.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Utilized in the production of specialty chemicals, dyes, and pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium
CAS No.	23835-15-6
Molecular Formula	K
Molecular Weight	39.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium metal; Kalium; Elemental Potassium; Potassium, metallic; UN2257; Potassium ingot; Potassium stick; Potassium shot
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Quality Control

Our Potassium is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. We adhere to relevant industry standards, and our quality assurance includes rigorous testing for metallic impurities and reactivity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and specific tests is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly reactive nature, it must be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or mineral oil) to prevent oxidation and reaction with moisture or air. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as water, acids, and halogens. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Silvery-white metal
Assay (Metallic K)	≥ 99.5%
Identification (Reactivity)	Conforms
Sodium (Na)	≤ 0.05%
Calcium (Ca)	≤ 0.01%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.001%

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