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CAS No.: | 7681-11-0 |
Formula: | Ki |
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Name | Potassium iodide |
Molecular Formula | KI |
Molecular Weight | 165.99 |
CAS Registry Number | 7681-11-0 |
EC Number | 231-659-4 |
SMILES | [K+].[I-] |
Density | 3.13 g/mL (20 ºC) |
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Melting point | 680 ºC |
Index of Refraction | 1.677 |
Boiling point | 1330 ºC |
Water solubility | 144% w/w (water, 20 ºC) |
Potassium iodide is a common inorganic compound with the chemical formula KI. It is composed of iodine and potassium elements and usually exists in the form of white crystals or particles. Potassium iodide has a wide range of applications in many fields, such as agriculture, food industry, pharmaceutical industry, laboratory reagents, etc.
1. Agriculture: Potassium iodide is a commonly used plant growth regulator that can promote plant growth and development. It can improve crop yield and quality, enhance plant resistance to pests and diseases. In addition, potassium iodide can also be used to prevent and control fungal diseases in soil, such as root rot and wilt.
2. Food industry: Potassium iodide is also widely used in the food industry. Can be used as a food preservative to extend the shelf life of food. In addition, potassium iodide can also be used to make table salt, increasing its nutritional value.
3. Pharmaceutical industry: drugs that can be used to treat thyroid diseases, such as goiter and hyperthyroidism. In addition, potassium iodide can also be used to prepare radiopharmaceuticals for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
4. Laboratory reagents: Potassium iodide is commonly used as a reagent in the laboratory to determine the content of other substances. It can be used to measure iodine levels in water or to measure thyroid hormone levels in blood.
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