Potassium iodide anhydrous, free-flowing, ACS PurReagent, >=99.0% 

PurReagent


Linear Formula:  KI
Molecular Weight:  166 g/mol
CAS Number: 7681-11-0

Properties

Vapour pressure 1 mmHg ( 745 °C)
Water Solubility 1.429 g/l (25 °C)
Autoignition temp. >1.300 °C
Assay Purity >=99%
M pt. 681 °C
Density 3.12 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H319,H360FD,H373
Precautionary Statement  P202 - P260 - P264 - P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P308 + P313
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 28276010
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
UN Number NA

Description

Application
Used in medicine laboratory work photography and some industrial processes. It is also used as a source of iodine in certain preparations.

Purpose
Its main purpose is to provide iodide ions which are needed by the body to produce thyroid hormones. It can also be used to protect the thyroid from radioactive iodine exposure in specific emergencies.

General Description
Potassium iodide is a white crystalline water-soluble inorganic salt with the formula KI. It is generally stable under normal storage conditions.