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Potassium, solid, 99% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Potassium combines under pressure with silver metal to form 2 new compounds: K2Ag and K3Ag. This chemical is important in neuron (brain and nerve) function, and in influencing osmotic balance between cells and the interstitial fluid, with their distribution mediated in all animals (but not in all plants) by the so-called Na+/K+-ATPase pump. It is also used to prevent muscle contraction and the sending of all nerve impulses in animals through action potentials. Potassium ion is a nutrient necessary for human life and health. It is used as reducing agent in organic synthesis.
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Specifications
Quantity
5 g
UN Number
UN2257
Solubility Information
Soluble in water.
Percent Purity
99.95%
Odor
Odorless
Packaging
Breakseal Ampules
Assay
(metals basis)
Chemical Name or Material
Potassium
Hazard Category
H260-H314-H335
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H260-H314-H318
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary Statement
P223-P231+P232-P260-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P335+P334-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation
Transport Hazard Class: 4.3; Packing Group: I; Proper Shipping Name: POTASSIUM
EINECSNumber
231-119-8
RTECSNumber
TS6460000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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