Potassium Iodide

The CAS registry number for Potassium Iodide is 7681-11-0. Its chemical formula is KI, with a molecular weight of ~166.00 g/mol. Quote this number when requesting a quotation or checking documentation, as it identifies the substance unambiguously regardless of the trade name used.

Potassium Iodide is also referred to as KI and Iodide of potash. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.

Potassium Iodide is supplied as Technical grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.

Potassium Iodide is supplied at a concentration of 99-100.5%. Concentration and assay are separate figures: the concentration describes the strength of the material as supplied, and the certificate of analysis issued for your consignment carries the measured values for that batch.

The purity/assay figure recorded for Potassium Iodide is 99%. Figures are typical values for the grade supplied; the certificate of analysis for your specific batch is the authoritative record and can be provided on request.

Potassium Iodide is described as white crystalline or granular solid. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.

Common applications include photography — Produces silver iodide for film emulsions, organic synthesis — Intermediate in aryl iodide production, biomedical research — Serves as a fluorescence quencher/enhancer, photovoltaics — Component in dye-sensitized solar cells, water treatment — Used in disinfection and emergency purification and food industry — Iodine source in iodized salt and supplements. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.

Potassium Iodide is supplied to the Water Treatment, Food Processing & Beverage, Agriculture & Agrochemicals, Mining & Minerals, Construction & Admixtures, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Cleaning & Detergents, Paints, Coatings & Inks, Textile & Leather Tanning, Oil, Gas & Energy and Laboratories & Research sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.

Available in 25 kg bags. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.

Potassium Iodide is recorded against the EC number 231-659-4 and the HS customs code 2827.6010. Quote this on customs and export paperwork; it is confirmed again on the commercial invoice for your specific consignment.