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Potassium persulfate is an inorganic chemical compound that has the form of colorless crystals that are highly soluble in water. Crystals may also be white in color. The substance is poorly soluble in ethanol. |
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APPLICATION AREAIt is widely used in food industry enterprises, the compound is registered as a food additive under the number E 922. In addition, it is used to produce hydrogen peroxide, bleaching fats. It is used in the chemical industry for the production of pesticides, the manufacture of some explosives, and as a polymerization initiator in the production of plastics. PACKAGING AND STORAGEPotassium persulfate is stored in closed warehouses at a relative air humidity of not more than 70%. Warranty period of storage - 2 years from the date of manufacture. DELIVERYPotassium persulfate is transported by all available modes of transport (except air), in covered vehicles in accordance with the rules for the carriage of goods. |
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL INDICATORS
Physical Properties | |
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State |
colorless (white) crystals |
Molar mass |
270,32 g/mol |
Density |
2,477 g/cm³ |
Thermal properties | |
T. melt. |
dec. <100 °C |
Mol. heat capacity |
213,1 J/(mol K) |
Enthalpy of formation |
-1920,4 kJ/mol |
Chemical properties | |
Solubility в in water |
1,650; 4,6820; 10,9540 g/100 ml |