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Potassium, solid, 99% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
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.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
| UN Number | UN2257 |
| Quantity | 5 g |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water. |
| Percent Purity | 99.95% |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Packaging | Breakseal Ampules |
| Assay | (metals basis) |
| Chemical Name or Material | Potassium |
Safety and Handling
- Potassium, solid
- Danger
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- Substance which\, in contact with water\, emits flammable gases Category 1
- H260-In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- EUH014-Reacts violently with water.
- P231+P232-Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- P335+P334-Brush off loose particles from skin Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Potassium
RUO – Research Use Only
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