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Potassium Formate
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Potassium Formate |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Formic acid potassium salt;Potassium diformate |
| Chinese name | 甲酸钾 |
| Chinese synonyms | 蚁酸钾;甲酸钾盐 |
| Chemical category | Inorganic Salts |
| CAS No. | 590-29-4 |
| EINECS No. | 209-677-9 |
| Molecular formula | CHKO2 |
| Molecular weight | 84.12 |
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Technical indicators
Assay ≥98.0%; water ≤1.0%; chloride ≤0.05%; heavy metals (as Pb) ≤10 ppm
Performance characteristics
White crystalline powder, highly hygroscopic, soluble in water
Application scenarios
Drilling fluid (brine), de-icing agent, feed additive, leather tanning