Potassium selenate

Potassium selenate
Identifiers
7790-59-2
EC Number 232-214-7
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PubChem 62680
RTECS number VS6600000
Properties
K
2SeO
4
Molar mass 221.2 g/mol[1]
Appearance colorless crystals
hygroscopic
Odor odorless
Density 3.07 g/cm3[2]
1.07 g/ml (0 °C)
1.11 g/ml (20 °C)
1.22 g/ml (100 °C)
1.539
Structure
orthorhombic
Hazards
NFPA 704
Flammability code 1: Must be pre-heated before ignition can occur. Flash point over 93 °C (200 °F). E.g., canola oil Health code 3: Short exposure could cause serious temporary or residual injury. E.g., chlorine gas Reactivity code 0: Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water. E.g., liquid nitrogen Special hazards (white): no codeNFPA 704 four-colored diamond
1
3
0
Related compounds
Other anions
 Potassium sulfate
Other cations
 Sodium selenate
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Potassium selenate, K
2SeO
4, is an odorless, white solid that forms as the potassium salt of selenic acid. It is used in photography.

Preparation

Potassium selenate is produced by the reaction of selenium trioxide and potassium hydroxide.

References

  1. ↑ "Potassium Selenate", EndMemo.com
  2. ↑ "Potassium Selenate", AmericanElements.com
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