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Potassium Hexafluorophosphate

CAS #: 17084-13-8
Linear Formula:
KPF6
MDL Number
MFCD00011412
EC No.:
241-143-0

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Potassium Hexafluorophosphate Properties (Theoretical)

Compound Formula F6KP
Molecular Weight 184.06
Appearance White powder or crystals
Melting Point 575 °C
Boiling Point N/A
Density 2.55-2.75 g/cm3
Solubility in H2O 83.5 g/l (25 °C)
pH 3.0-7.0 (50 g/l, 20 °C)
Exact Mass 183.927888
Monoisotopic Mass 183.927888

Potassium Hexafluorophosphate Health & Safety Information

Signal Word Danger
Hazard Statements H302-H312-H332-H314-H318
Hazard Codes C, Xn
Precautionary Statements P260u-P280-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338-P301+P330+P331-P304+P340-P310a-P301+P312a-P405-P501a
Risk Codes R20/21/22 R34
Safety Statements 26-27-36/37/39-45
RTECS Number N/A
Transport Information UN 3260 8/PG 2
WGK Germany 1
GHS Pictogram
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Corrosive - GHS05
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Exclamation Point - GHS07

About Potassium Hexafluorophosphate

High purity Potassium HexafluorophosphatePotassium Hexafluorophosphate is a water insoluble Potassium source for use in oxygen-sensitive applications, such as metal production. In extremely low concentrations (ppm), fluoride compounds are used in health applications. Fluoride compounds also have significant uses in synthetic organic chemistry. They are commonly also used to alloy metal and for optical deposition. Certain fluoride compounds can be produced at nanoscale and in ultra high purity forms. Potassium Hexafluorophosphate is generally immediately available in most volumes. Ultra high purity and high purity compositions improve both optical quality and usefulness as scientific standards. Nanoscale elemental powders and suspensions, as alternative high surface area forms, may be considered. American Elements produces to many standard grades when applicable, including Mil Spec (military grade); ACS, Reagent and Technical Grade; Food, Agricultural and Pharmaceutical Grade; Optical Grade, USP and EP/BP (European Pharmacopoeia/British Pharmacopoeia) and follows applicable ASTM testing standards. Typical and custom packaging is available. Additional technical, research and safety (MSDS) information is available as is a Reference Calculator for converting relevant units of measurement.

Synonyms

Potassium fluophosphate, Potassium phosphorus fluoride, Monopotassium hexafluorophosphate, Potassium hexafluorophosphate(1-)

Chemical Identifiers

Linear Formula KPF6
Pubchem CID 23688904
MDL Number MFCD00011412
EC No. 241-143-0
IUPAC Name potassium; hexafluorophosphate
Beilstein/Reaxys No. N/A
SMILES F[P-](F)(F)(F)(F)F.[K+]
InchI Identifier InChI=1S/F6P.K/c1-7(2,3,4,5)6;/q-1;+1
InchI Key YZDGRYDIGCWVND-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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Packaging Specifications

Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and steel drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Shipping documentation includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Solutions are packaged in polypropylene, plastic or glass jars up to palletized 440 gallon liquid totes, and 36,000 lb. tanker trucks.

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