Potassium metal, AR

Name: Potassium metal, AR
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-046637

About Potassium metal, AR

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Potassium metal (AR grade), a high-purity metal registered under CAS number 7440-09-7. Its molecular formula is K and its molecular weight is 39.1 g/mol. The IUPAC name is potassium.

Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 2 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Key uses span alloy preparation, evaporation sources and materials research. Typical end-use sectors are academic and industrial research and metallurgy and mining.

We offer Potassium metal in 25 g, 100 g and 500 g packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide. SDS and detailed specification sheets can be requested with your quotation. Custom pack sizes, bulk quantities and specific analytical data can be arranged on request.

Typical applications

Alloy preparation
Evaporation sources
Materials research

Industries

Grade guides

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Potassium metal, AR
Catalogue No.	VQ-046637
CAS Number	7440-09-7
IUPAC name	potassium
Molecular formula	K
Molecular weight	39.1 g/mol
Exact mass	38.9637
Grade	AR
HSN code	28051900
InChIKey	ZLMJMSJWJFRBEC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	[K]
PubChem CID	5462222

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 0
TPSA	0 Å²

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

Synthesis

Potassium metal, 98%

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

VQ-016868

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Potassium metal, AR?

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

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

Potassium metal, AR 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, AR can I order?

We supply Potassium metal, AR in AR grade, in 25 g, 100 g, 500 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

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

Yes. Every lot of Potassium metal, AR 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, AR be shipped internationally?

Yes. Potassium metal, AR is classified as hazardous, 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.