About Potassium Iodide
Potassium Iodide Pharmaceutical Secondary Standard; Certified Reference Material Synonym: Potassium iodide CAS Number 7681-11-0 Linear Formula KI Molecular Weight 166.00 grade certified reference material pharmaceutical secondary standard pharmaceutical secondary standard vapor pressure 1 mmHg ( 745 C) InChI Key NLKNQRATVPKPDG-UHFFFAOYSA-M form neat packaging pkg of 5g mp 681C(lit.) format neat pharmacopeia traceability traceable to USP 1548280 Description General description Pharmaceutical secondary standards for application in quality control, provide pharma laboratories and manufacturers with a convenient and cost-effective alternative to the preparation of in-house working standards.
FAQs of Potassium Iodide:
Q: What is the solubility of Potassium Iodide?
A: Potassium Iodide is soluble in water.
Q: What is the molecular formula of Potassium Iodide?
A: The molecular formula of Potassium Iodide is KI.
Q: What is the melting point of Potassium Iodide?
A: The melting point of Potassium Iodide is 681 C.
Q: What is the molecular weight of Potassium Iodide?
A: The molecular weight of Potassium Iodide is 166.0028 grams (g).
Q: What are the primary uses of Potassium Iodide?
A: Potassium Iodide is used as an expectorant, to prepare the thyroid gland for surgical removal along with antithyroid medicines, to treat certain overactive thyroid conditions (hyperthyroidism), and to protect the thyroid in a radiation exposure emergency.