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Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Potassium Iodide
Formula:
KI
GOST/CAS:
ГОСТ 4232-74 / CAS 7681-11-0
Potassium Iodide is a high-purity inorganic compound that appears as colorless crystals or a white crystalline powder. The product features excellent solubility in water, alcohol, and glycerol. Due to its chemical properties and exceptional stability, it serves as an indispensable component in the pharmaceutical, food, and chemical industries, as well as in analytical chemistry and photographic material manufacturing.
Applications
Pharmaceuticals and Medicine: Used in the production of medications, iodine-containing supplements, and antiseptics, as well as acting as a crucial radioprotective agent for thyroid protection.
Food Industry: Applied as a micronutrient additive for iodizing table salt, and used in specialized or sports nutrition products to prevent iodine deficiency.
Chemical and Analytical Industry: Serves as an essential reagent in laboratory testing (specifically in iodometry), and is widely used as a catalyst and in the synthesis of various organic compounds.
Photography and Optics: Utilized in manufacturing light-sensitive photographic materials (gelatin-silver emulsions) and high-end optical glasses.
Key Advantages
High Purity Grade: Fully complies with strict quality standards (Chemically Pure, Pure for Analysis, or Pharmacopoeia grades), guaranteeing the absence of undesirable impurities in your final product line.
Excellent Solubility: Dissolves rapidly and completely in water to form clear, stable solutions, significantly streamlining manufacturing and processing workflows.
Versatility: A single product effectively satisfies the strict demands of high-precision chemical synthesis as well as large-scale food and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Consistent Quality: The product reliably maintains its physical and chemical properties throughout its entire shelf life when stored under recommended conditions.
Storage & Transportation
- Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated warehouses in tightly sealed original manufacturer packaging.
- Critical Note: Protect from direct sunlight, moisture, and air exposure, as light and oxygen can cause the product to oxidize and develop a yellowish tint.
- Transportation is permitted via all types of covered transport in accordance with standard freight regulations. Guaranteed shelf life is 3 years from the date of manufacture.
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Technical Specifications
Appearance
Colorless crystals or white crystalline powder
Assay (Active Substance, KI)
Min. 99.0% – 99.5%
Molecular Weight
166.00
Moisture Content
Max. 0.5%
pH (5% Aqueous Solution)
6.0 – 9.0
Solubility in Water (at 20°C)
~144 g / 100 ml
Heavy Metals (as Pb)
Max. 0.001%
Supply info
- Heavy-duty multi-wall kraft paper or polypropylene bags with a hermetic polyethylene inner liner — 25 kg.
- Plastic or fiber drums for pharmaceutical and small-batch production lines — 25 kg / 50 kg.
- Customized small-scale packaging options are available upon agreement with the customer.