Potassium Hydrogen Sulphate

Product Description

Chemical Name: Potassium Hydrogen Sulphate (Potassium Bisulfate)

Chemical Formula: KHSO
CAS Number: 7646-93-7

Potassium hydrogen sulphate, also known as potassium bisulfate, is a white crystalline powder that is soluble in water. It is commonly used as a laboratory reagent and in various industrial applications. The compound is acidic and can release hydrogen ions in solution, making it useful in pH adjustment and as a flux in metallurgy.

1. Laboratory Reagent: Potassium bisulfate is frequently used in chemical analysis and research.
2. pH Adjuster: It is used to lower pH in various industrial processes.
3. Metallurgy: Employed as a flux in the preparation of metal ores and in the production of some metals.
4. Food Industry: Occasionally used as a food additive, particularly as a leavening agent in baking.
5. Cleaning Agent: Can be used in cleaning formulations for its acidic properties.

• Hazards: Potassium hydrogen sulphate is corrosive and can cause irritation to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract.
• Handling: Appropriate personal protective equipment, such as gloves and goggles, should be worn when handling this compound.
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from incompatible materials like strong bases.

• Appearance: White crystalline powder
• Melting Point: 197C (decomposes)
• Solubility: Soluble in water
• Molecular Weight: 136.17 g/mol

• Potassium bisulfate
• Potassium acid sulfate
• Bisulfate of potash

Potassium hydrogen sulphate is a versatile compound with multiple industrial and laboratory applications, but it must be handled with care due to its corrosive nature.