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Potassium periodate, ACS, 99.8%-100.3%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
For the colorimetric determination of Mn (oxidizes manganese compounds to permanganates), as oxidizing agentPotassium periodate is used as an oxidizing agent in organic synthesis and an analytical reagent for the determination of potassium and cerium. It is also used in colorimetric estimation of manganese. It reacts with ammonium cerium(IV) nitrate to prepare tris[trinitratocerium(IV)] paraperiodate which finds application as an oxidant.
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Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 582°C |
| Physical Form | Powder |
| Quantity | 25 g |
| Assay Percent Range | 99.8%-100.3% |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water. |
| Formula Weight | 230 |
| Grade | ACS Reagent |
| Density | 3.618 |
| Chemical Name or Material | Potassium periodate, For ACS analysis |
Safety and Handling
- Danger
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Oxidising solid Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 C
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 1
- H271-May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H372-Causes damage to organs.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P220-Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- P370+P378-In case of fire: Use to extinguish.
RUO – Research Use Only