Potassium Superoxide
Hosea Chem® supplies Potassium Superoxide, CAS 12030-88-5, an alkali metal superoxide with the molecular formula KO2. It is a highly reactive inorganic chemical used in specialized industrial applications involving oxygen generation and carbon dioxide abs Send Inquiry
Product Description
Potassium Superoxide, CAS 12030-88-5
Potassium Superoxide, CAS 12030-88-5, is an inorganic alkali metal superoxide with the molecular formula KO2 and a molecular weight of 71.10. It is also known as Potassium Dioxide and is commonly represented by the chemical formula KO2.
Potassium Superoxide is a highly reactive chemical with strong oxidizing properties. It reacts with water and can release oxygen through chemical reactions, making it useful in specialized oxygen-generating and carbon dioxide absorption systems.
Product Chemical Properties
Product Name: Potassium Superoxide
CAS No.: 12030-88-5
EC No.: 234-746-5
Molecular Formula: KO2
Molecular Weight: 71.10
Chemical Name: Potassium Superoxide
Chemical Type: Alkali Metal Superoxide / Inorganic Oxidizing Agent
Synonyms: Potassium Dioxide, Potassium Dioxygen, KO2
Product Technical Specification
Appearance : yellow powder.
Melting point: 546 ℃
Density: 2.14g /cm3
Stability: stable, but will react violently with water, separated from fuel, organic matter, strong reducing agent, strong acid, active metal powder.
Water solubility: Reacts with water to form a soluble substance.
Applications of Potassium Superoxide
Leveraging the property of potassium superoxide to release oxygen upon reacting with water vapor or carbon dioxide, it is primarily used to produce various chemical oxygen generators for self-contained respirators and air regeneration systems in enclosed spaces. In particular, potassium superoxide-based oxygen generators are widely utilized in fields such as aerospace, submarine operations, mine self-rescuers, undersea exploration, high-altitude operations, and firefighting and rescue missions.
Packaging
Suitable sealed and moisture-resistant packaging according to dangerous goods transportation requirements and customer requirements.
The final packaging specification should be determined according to the actual product grade, quantity and applicable transportation regulations.
Production Capacity
9000MT/year
Storage Requirements
Store in a cool, well-ventilated warehouse. The storage temperature should not exceed 37°C. Store separately from oxidizing agents and food-grade chemicals; do not store together. Keep the container tightly sealed.
Potassium Superoxide Bulk Supply from China
Hosea Chem® offers Potassium Superoxide, CAS 12030-88-5, also known as Potassium Dioxide, in bulk quantities with professional export service from China.
Due to the hazardous and highly reactive nature of the product, packaging, storage and international transportation arrangements are subject to applicable dangerous goods regulations and shipment requirements.
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