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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
Molekulyar formula
KI
Molekulyar og‘irlik
166.00 g/mol g/mol
SMILES
[K+].[I-]
InChIKey
NLKNQRATVPKPDG-UHFFFAOYSA-M
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H315 Causes skin irritation
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H320 Causes eye irritation
H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child
H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H362 May cause harm to breast-fed children
H370 Causes damage to organs
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H373 May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
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