Potassium formate
Potassium formate, HCO2K, HCOOK, or CHKO2, is the potassium salt of formic acid. This strongly hygroscopic white solid[2] is an intermediate in the formate potash process for the production of potassium.[3] Potassium formate has also been studied as a potential environmentally friendly deicing salt for use on roads.[4][5] It has also been suggested for use in a less corrosive liquid desiccant.[6] A 52% solution of potassium formate has a freezing point of −60 °C (−76 °F).[7]
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IUPAC name
Potassium formate | |||
Systematic IUPAC name
Potassium methanoate | |||
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.008.799 | ||
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CHKO2 | |||
Molar mass | 84.115 g·mol−1 | ||
Appearance | Colorless deliquescent crystals | ||
Density | 1.908 g/cm3 | ||
Melting point | 167.5 °C (333.5 °F; 440.6 K) | ||
Boiling point | Decomposes | ||
32.8 g/100 mL (0 °C) 331 g/100 mL (25°C) 657 g/100 mL (80 °C) | |||
Solubility | soluble in alcohol insoluble in ether | ||
Basicity (pKb) | 10.25 | ||
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GHS Signal word | Warning | ||
GHS hazard statements |
H335, H319, H315 | ||
P261, P302+352, P280, P305+351+338 | |||
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LD50 (median dose) |
5500 mg/kg (oral, mouse) | ||
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |||
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References
- Olsen, J C (editor), Van Nostrand's Chemical Annual, Chapman and Hall, London, 1934
- "MSDS - 294454". www.sigmaaldrich.com. Retrieved 2019-03-18.
- Concise Encyclopedia Chemistry, Mary Eagleson (1994), page 888. ISBN 978-3-11-011451-5
- "Finnish Environment Institute > Main publications on the effect of de-icing chemicals on ground water". www.syke.fi. Retrieved 2015-11-18.
- Pasi P. Hellstén; Jani M. Salminen; Kirsten S. Jørgensen & Taina H. Nystén (2005). "Use of potassium formate in road winter deicing can reduce groundwater deterioration". Environ. Sci. Technol. 39 (13): 5095–5100. doi:10.1021/es0482738. PMID 16053115.
- https://www.cibsejournal.com/cpd/modules/2014-12/
- https://aerospace.basf.com/potassium-formate-for-runway-deicing.html
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