Potassium metal, 98%

Name: Potassium metal, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-016868

About Potassium metal, 98%

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Potassium metal in Synthesis grade, a high-purity metal registered under CAS number 7440-09-7 at a purity of 98%. The compound has the formula K, corresponding to a molecular weight of 39.1 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is potassium.

The material typically appears as silver to white chunks. Reported physical data include a melting point of 64 °C. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Danger”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

Typical applications include alloy preparation, evaporation sources and materials research. Our customers for this product work in academic and industrial research and metallurgy and mining.

Available in 25 g, 100 g, 1 kg and 25 kg packs, Potassium metal is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Alloy preparation
Evaporation sources
Materials research

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Potassium metal, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-016868
CAS Number	7440-09-7
IUPAC name	potassium
Molecular formula	K
Molecular weight	39.1 g/mol
Exact mass	38.9637
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	28051900
InChIKey	ZLMJMSJWJFRBEC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	[K]
PubChem CID	5462222

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
Appearance	Silver to white chunks
Melting point	64 °C
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 0
TPSA	0 Å²
UN number	UN 2257

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Flammable

Corrosive

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H260In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Precautionary statements: P223, P231 + P232, P260, P264, P280, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P335 + P334, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P321, P363, P370 + P378, P402 + P404, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 7440-09-7

AR

Potassium metal, AR

CAS: 7440-09-7
Formula: K
MW: 39.1 g/mol

VQ-046637

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Potassium metal, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of Potassium metal, 98% is 7440-09-7.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Potassium metal, 98%?

Potassium metal, 98% has the molecular formula K and a molecular weight of 39.1 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is potassium.

Which grade and pack sizes of Potassium metal, 98% can I order?

We supply Potassium metal, 98% in Synthesis (98%) grade, in 25 g, 100 g, 1 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Potassium metal, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of Potassium metal, 98% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Potassium metal, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Potassium metal, 98% is classified as hazardous (UN 2257), so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.