| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
potassium dithionate | [CAS]
13455-20-4 | [Synonyms]
potassium dithionate
dipotassium dithionate
Dithionic acid dipotassium salt | [EINECS(EC#)]
236-649-3 | [Molecular Formula]
K2O6S2 | [MOL File]
13455-20-4.mol | [Molecular Weight]
238.323 |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Appearance]
Colorless crystals. Soluble in
water; insoluble in alcohol.
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decomposes [CRC10] | [density ]
2.270 | [solubility ]
slightly soluble in H2O; insoluble in ethanol | [color ]
colorless hexagonal, hexane crystals, crystalline | [Water Solubility ]
g/100g H2O: 2.6 (0°C), 6.6 (20°C), 9.3 (30°C) [LAN05]; insoluble alcohol [HAW93] | [Uses]
Analytical reagent.
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| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
Colorless crystals. Soluble in
water; insoluble in alcohol.
| [Purification Methods]
Crystallise it from water (1.5mL/g) between 100o and 0o. |
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