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Potassium Iodide is an inorganic salt widely used in medicine, photography, and chemical applications.
- Pharmaceuticals: Used in medicine for treating iodine deficiencies and as an expectorant in respiratory conditions.
- Photography: Used in the production of photographic films and plates.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Used as a reagent in chemical synthesis and in the production of iodine.
- Nutrition: Applied as an iodine supplement in animal feed and as an additive in table salt.
Appearance
White crystalline solid
Odor
Odorless
Molecular Formula
KI
Molecular Weight
166.00 g/mol
Melting Point
681 °C
Density
2.93 g/cm³
Solubility
Soluble in water
Flash Point
Not applicable
Chemical Stability
Stable under normal conditions, but should be stored in a tightly closed container away from heat and light
IUPAC Name
potassium iodide
Summenformel
KI
Molekulargewicht
166.00 g/mol
SMILES
[K+].[I-]
InChIKey
NLKNQRATVPKPDG-UHFFFAOYSA-M
H315 Causes skin irritation
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
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