Description

Antimonypotassiumtartrate is a specialized inorganic salt, also known as tartar emetic, with significant utility in various technical and analytical fields. Its primary value lies in its role as a source of antimony(III) ions and its complexing properties, making it a critical reagent for precise chemical processes. This compound is essential for industries and laboratories involved in analytical chemistry, textile manufacturing, and metal surface treatment.

Application

• Analytical Chemistry: Used as a standard reagent in titrations and as a mordant in dyeing processes.
• Textile Industry: Serves as a fixing agent for dyes on fabrics, particularly for achieving specific shades and improving colorfastness.
• Metal Treatment: Employed in electroplating baths and as a component in formulations for polishing and surface finishing of metals.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor or catalyst in the synthesis of certain pharmaceutical compounds.
• Chemical Research: Utilized as a starting material or catalyst in organic synthesis and inorganic complex formation.
• Preservative: Historically used in very specific, controlled applications as a preservative, though modern use is highly specialized and regulated.

Basic Information

Product Name	Antimonypotassiumtartrate
CAS No.	64070-12-8
Molecular Formula	K2Sb2(C4H2O6)2 · 3H2O
Molecular Weight	667.85 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Antimonyl Tartrate; Tartar Emetic; Antimony Potassium Tartrate; Potassium Antimony(III) Oxide Tartrate; Di-Potassium Bis[mu-[2,3-dihydroxybutanedioato(4-)-O1,O2:O3,O4]]diantimonate(2-) Trihydrate; Antimony Potassium Oxytartrate; KSbOC4H4O6·1/2H2O
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Quality Control

Our Antimonypotassiumtartrate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. The product undergoes rigorous testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and physical characterization. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, heavy metal content, and other critical parameters is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical specifications.

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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Sb2O3)	≥ 36.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 15.0 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.02 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Arsenic (As)	≤ 5 ppm

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