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Potassium Iodide is an ionic compound with the formula KI. It exists as a white salt with a crystalline structure that is the same as that of sodium chloride. USP (United States Pharmacopeia) and FCC (Food Chemical Codex) are monograms regulated under the United States Pharmacopeia to ensure that chemicals are suitable for use in pharmaceuticals and food.
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- Medication
- Dietary supplement
- Laboratory reagent
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Product Information
| CAS | 7681-11-0 |
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| Synonyms | Pima, Kali iodide, Thyro-Block, Potassium monoiodide, Knollide, Kisol |
| Assay | 99.0-101.5% |
| PubChem ID | 4875 |
| Grade | USP/FCC (Food) Grade |
| Color | White to off-white |
| Physical form | Solid |
| Appearance | White to off-white |
| Odor | Odorless |
| pH | 6 - 9 at 166 g/l at 25 °C (77 °F) |
| Melting point | 681 °C (1,258 °F) |
| Boiling Point | 1,330 °C (2,426 °F) |
| Vapor pressure | 1 hPa (1 mmHg) at 745 °C (1,373 °F) |
| Density | 3.130 g/cm³ |
| Solubility | Soluble in water |
| Molecular formula | KI |
| Molecular weight | 166.0028 |
| Autoship Available | Yes |
| Heavy metals | 0.001% maximum |
| Iodate | 4.0 mg/kg maximum |
| Iodide (I) | Positive |
| Iodine Value | Positive |
| KosherID | HQC-XQDM |
| Lead (Pb) | 4 mg/kg maximum |
| Loss on drying | 1.0% maximum |
| Pillar | Natural |
