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Potassium Tetrathionate

CAS #: 13932-13-3
Linear Formula:
K2S4O6
MDL Number
MFCD00079233
EC No.:
237-702-3

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Potassium Tetrathionate Properties (Theoretical)

Compound Formula K2O6S4
Molecular Weight 302.45
Appearance White to beige powder
Melting Point N/A
Boiling Point N/A
Density 2.96 g/cm3
Solubility in H2O 232 g/L
Exact Mass 301.785 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass 301.785 g/mol
Storage Temperature 2-8 °C
Bulk Density 770 kg/m3

Potassium Tetrathionate Health & Safety Information

Signal Word N/A
Hazard Statements N/A
Hazard Codes N/A
Risk Codes N/A
Safety Statements N/A
Harmonized Tariff Code 2842.90
RTECS Number XF6450000
Transport Information NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany 3

About Potassium Tetrathionate

Potassium Tetrathionate is generally immediately available in most volumes. American Elements manufactures materials to many standard grades when applicable including Mil Spec (military grade), ACS, Reagent and Technical Grades; Food, Agricultural and Pharmaceutical Grades, Optical, Semiconductor, and Electronics Grades, and follows applicable USP, EP/BP, and ASTM testing standards. Most materials can be produced in high and ultra high purity forms (99%, 99.9%, 99.99%, 99.999%, and higher). Standard and custom packaging is available. Additional technical, research and safety (SDS) information is available. Please request a quote above to receive pricing information based on your specifications.

Synonyms

Dipotassium tetrathionate, Tetrathionic acid dipotassium salt, UNII-8X6V5C8FZ9, KOSO<sub>2</sub>SSSO<sub>3</sub>K

Chemical Identifiers

Linear Formula K2S4O6
Pubchem CID 61701
MDL Number MFCD00079233
EC No. 237-702-3
Beilstein/Reaxys No.
SMILES [O-]S(=O)(=O)SSS(=O)(=O)[O-].[K+].[K+]
InchI Identifier InChI=1S/2K.H2O6S4/c;;1-9(2,3)7-8-10(4,5)6/h;;(H,1,2,3)(H,4,5,6)/q2*+1;/p-2
InchI Key UVTKHPSJNFFIDG-UHFFFAOYSA-L
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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.

Related Elements

Elemental PotassiumSee more Potassium products. Potassium (atomic symbol: K, atomic number: 19) is a Block S, Group 1, Period 4 element with an atomic weight of 39.0983. The number of electrons in each of Potassium's shells is [2, 8, 8, 1] and its electron configuration is [Ar] 4s1. The potassium atom has a radius of 227.2 pm and a Van der Waals radius of 275 pm. Potassium was discovered and first isolated by Sir Humphrey Davy in 1807. Potassium is the seventh most abundant element on earth. It is one of the most reactive and electropositive of all metals and rapidly oxidizes. As with other alkali metals, potassium decomposes in water with the evolution of hydrogen because of its reacts violently with water, it only occurs in nature in ionic salts.Potassium Bohr Model In its elemental form, potassium has a silvery gray metallic appearance, but its compounds (such as potassium hydroxide) are more frequently used in industrial and chemical applications. The origin of the element's name comes from the English word 'potash,' meaning pot ashes, and the Arabic word qali, which means alkali. The symbol K originates from the Latin word kalium.

See more Sulfur products. Sulfur (or Sulphur) (atomic symbol: S, atomic number: 16) is a Block P, Group 16, Period 3 element with an atomic radius of 32.066. Sulfur Bohr ModelThe number of electrons in each of Sulfur's shells is 2, 8, 6 and its electron configuration is [Ne] 3s2 3p4. In its elemental form, sulfur has a light yellow appearance. The sulfur atom has a covalent radius of 105 pm and a Van der Waals radius of 180 pm. In nature, sulfur can be found in hot springs, meteorites, volcanoes, and as galena, gypsum, and epsom salts. Sulfur has been known since ancient times but was not accepted as an element until 1777, when Antoine Lavoisier helped to convince the scientific community that it was an element and not a compound.