Potassium Iodide

Identification                    

KI

M = 166,01 g/mol

CAS [7681-11-0]

EC number: 231-659-4

Taric code: 2827 60 00

Synonyms                     

Knollide

Applications                     

analytical chemistry, laboratory reagent, emulsifier (photography), in pharma industry.

Physical data                          

  • Appearance: crystals, white or almost white
  • Spec. Density: 3,13 g/cm3
  • Bulk density: ~ 1500 kg/m3
  • Solub. in water: (20 ºC): soluble
  • Melting point: 686 ºC
  • Boiling point: 1330 ºC
  • Vapour pressure: (745 ºC) 1,3 hPa
  • pH(50 g/l H2O, 20 ºC) ~ 6,9
  • Hygroscopic