| Names | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred IUPAC name Potassium formate | |||
| Identifiers | |||
| |||
3D model (JSmol) | |||
| ChemSpider |
| ||
| ECHA InfoCard | 100.008.799 | ||
| UNII | |||
| |||
| |||
| Properties | |||
| CHKO2 | |||
| Molar mass | 84.115 g·mol−1 | ||
| Appearance | Colorlessdeliquescent crystals | ||
| Density | 1.908 g/cm3 | ||
| Melting point | 167.5 °C (333.5 °F; 440.6 K) | ||
| Boiling point | Decomposes | ||
| 32.8 g/100 mL (0 °C) 331 g/100 mL (25°C) 657 g/100 mL (80 °C) | |||
| Solubility | soluble inalcohol insoluble inether | ||
| Basicity (pKb) | 10.25 | ||
| Hazards | |||
| GHS labelling: | |||
| Warning | |||
| H315,H319,H335 | |||
| P261,P280,P302+P352,P305+P351+P338 | |||
| Lethal dose or concentration (LD, LC): | |||
LD50 (median dose) | 5500 mg/kg (oral, mouse) | ||
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in theirstandard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |||
Potassium formate, HCO2K, HCOOK, or KHCO2, is thepotassiumsalt offormic acid. This strongly hygroscopic white solid[2] is an intermediate in the formate potash process for the production of potassium.[3] Potassium formate has also been studied as a potentialenvironmentally friendly deicing salt for use on roads.[4][5] It has also been suggested for use in a less corrosiveliquid desiccant.[6] A 52% solution of potassium formate has a freezing point of −60 °C (−76 °F).[7] Potassium formate brines are sometimes used for heat transfer, despite being much more corrosive than many other liquid coolants, especially to zinc and aluminum but even to many steels,[8]though some formulations are compatible with aluminum and steels.[9]
Since 1995, potassium formate has been increasingly used in aqueousdrilling fluids to increase density, stabilize the hole, and improve drilling performance.[10][11][12]
This article about anorganic compound is astub. You can help Wikipedia byadding missing information. |