Explore Top-Quality Potassium Iodide with Aure Chemical
Aure Chemical is a premier global supplier of high-quality Potassium Iodide (KI). With the CAS number 7681-11-0, this versatile inorganic salt typically appears as white, odorless crystals or powder. Highly soluble in water, Potassium Iodide is renowned for its diverse applications, ranging from its critical role as a thyroid blocking agent in radiation emergencies to its widespread use as a crucial reagent in analytical chemistry, a component in pharmaceutical formulations, and in various optical and industrial applications. Aure Chemical's unwavering commitment to excellence ensures that our Potassium Iodide meets the stringent purity and performance requirements for your most demanding applications, guaranteeing consistency and reliability.
Basic Information of Potassium Iodide
Potassium Iodide (CAS No. 7681-11-0) is meticulously produced and rigorously tested to meet stringent quality standards. We ensure exceptional purity and consistent performance, essential for your operations:
| CAS No.: | 7681-11-0 |
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| EC No.: | 231-659-4 |
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| Linear Formula: | KI |
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| Molecular Weight: | 166 |
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| Appearance: | White crystalline solid or powder. |
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| Melting point: | 681 °C (lit.) |
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| Density: | 1.7 g/cm3 |
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| Solubility: | Very soluble in water. Soluble in ethanol, methanol, and acetone. |
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| Nature: | Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air), especially at high humidity. Can slowly oxidize to iodine when exposed to air and light, turning yellowish. |
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| Chemical Structure: |  |
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Our commitment to delivering high-purity Potassium Iodide ensures a reliable and efficient component for your critical processes, offering consistent quality for diverse industrial needs.
Primary Applications of Potassium Iodide (KI)
Potassium Iodide's unique chemical and physiological properties make it an incredibly valuable and widely used compound with applications across numerous industries:
Thyroid Blocking in Radiation Emergencies:
One of its most critical applications is in radiation protection. Administered orally, Potassium Iodide saturates the thyroid gland with stable iodine, preventing the uptake of radioactive iodine isotopes released during nuclear incidents and reducing the risk of thyroid cancer.
Pharmaceutical and Medical Uses:
It is used in various pharmaceutical formulations as an expectorant (to help clear mucus), as a treatment for certain fungal infections (sporotrichosis), and in hyperthyroidism treatment. It also serves as a source of iodide for iodine supplementation.
Analytical Chemistry:
Potassium Iodide is a crucial reagent in analytical chemistry, particularly in iodometry and iodimetry. It's used as a source of iodide ions for redox titrations and in the preparation of standard solutions.
Photographic Industry:
Historically and still in some niche applications, it is used in the photographic industry in the preparation of emulsions and as a component in certain developers and toners.
Veterinary Medicine:
It is used in veterinary medicine as an expectorant and for treating certain conditions in livestock.
Optical Materials and Scintillators:
Potassium Iodide crystals, especially doped with thallium (KI(Tl)), are used as scintillation detectors in radiation detection equipment due to their ability to emit light when exposed to ionizing radiation. It's also used in some optical components due to its transparency across a wide spectrum.
Disinfectant and Antiseptic Precursor:
It can be used in the preparation of various iodine-based disinfectants and antiseptics.
Why Choose Aure Chemical for Your Potassium Iodide Supply?
Aure Chemical is dedicated to providing superior chemical solutions and unparalleled customer support. By partnering with us for your Potassium Iodide requirements, you benefit from:
Exceptional Purity & Consistent Quality: Our Potassium Iodide is manufactured to stringent purity specifications, crucial for pharmaceutical applications, precise analytical work, and reliable performance in critical medical uses.
Reliable Global Supply Chain: We maintain a robust and efficient supply network, guaranteeing timely and secure delivery of this essential chemical to your facilities worldwide, adhering to all strict safety and regulatory standards.
Expert Technical Support: Our team of experienced chemists and specialists is readily available to offer comprehensive guidance on product application, safe handling procedures, and optimal storage conditions for Potassium Iodide.
Commitment to Quality & Safety: We adhere to the highest industry standards for quality management, safety, and environmental responsibility across all our operations, ensuring peace of mind for our clients.
Choose Aure Chemical for a trustworthy and dependable supply of high-quality Potassium Iodide. We're ready to support your most demanding and innovative industrial processes.
