Description

Potassium CAS NO 5571-84-6 is a highly reactive alkali metal, essential in numerous industrial chemical synthesis and manufacturing processes. Its powerful reducing properties and role as a key cation make it invaluable for producing specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and advanced materials. This product is primarily required by manufacturers in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and metallurgical industries for applications ranging from catalyst preparation to alloy production.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a powerful reducing agent and a strong base in organic and inorganic synthesis.
• Catalyst Preparation: Used in the manufacture of catalysts for polymerization and other industrial chemical reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Employed in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Metallurgy: Used in the production of specialty alloys and as a getter to remove oxygen and other gases in metal refining.
• Laboratory Reagent: Serves as a key reagent in research and analytical chemistry laboratories.
• Heat Transfer Fluid: Utilized in certain high-temperature industrial cooling systems, often in alloy form.
• Electronic Materials: Involved in the production of certain electronic components and photoelectric materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium
CAS No.	5571-84-6
Molecular Formula	K
Molecular Weight	39.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Kalium; Potassium metal; Potassium element; Potassium, metallic; UN2257; Potassium, metal; Potassium, elemental; Potassium turnings; Potassium ingot; Potassium shot
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Quality Control

Our potassium metal is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical testing, including assay and impurity profile analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical form, and safety data is provided with every shipment to ensure compliance with your specific requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly reactive nature, potassium must be stored under an inert atmosphere such as argon or mineral oil to prevent oxidation and violent reactions with air or moisture. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from water, acids, and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is below 25°C (77°F).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Silvery-white metal, stored under oil
Assay (K)	≥ 99.5%
Sodium (Na)	≤ 0.05%
Calcium (Ca)	≤ 0.01%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.001%
Oxide (as K2O)	≤ 0.1%

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