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FORMULA
CHKO2
CAS# 590-29-4
DESCRIPTION
Potassium formate, HCO₂K, HCOOK, or CHKO₂, is the potassium salt of formic acid. This strongly hygroscopic white solid is an intermediate in the formate potash process for the production of potassium. Potassium formate has also been studied as a potential environmentally friendly deicing salt for use on roads
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Formula: CHKO2
Molar mass: 84.12 g/mol
Density: 1.91 g/cm³
Solubility: soluble in alcohol; insoluble in ether
Boiling point: Decomposes
Melting point: 167.5 °C (333.5 °F; 440.6 K)
Appearance: Colorless deliquescent crystals
STRENGTHS & GRADES
Potassium formate acts as an intermediate in the formate potash process for the production of potassium. It is a deicing salt for used on roads. It serves as a corrosion inhibitor, an anti-scaling agent, a functional fluid, a processing aid and used in petroleum production.
