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Inorganic Salts

Potassium Hydrogen Tartrate

RA002140 CAS 868-14-4 Extra Pure

Identity

Product code
RA002140
CAS number
868-14-4
Grade
Extra Pure
Purity
99.5%
Molecular formula
C4H5KO6
Molecular weight
188.18

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Colour White powder —
Odour Odorless —
pH value 3.4 - 3.7 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] Min 250 °C °C
Density [g/cm3] 1.954 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] Slightly soluble in water —

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance White or almost white, crystalline powder or colourless crystals — —
Heavy metal Max 0.001 % % —
Loss on drying (105 °C) Max 0.5 % % —
Assay 99.5 - 100.5 % % acidimetric
Solubility Passes test — —
Identification Passes test — —
Oxalic acid Max 0.05 % % —
Chloride (Cl) Max 0.05 % % —
Sulphate (SO4) Max 0.05 % % —
Barium (Ba) Passes test — —

Packaging

Pack size SKU
25 kg RA002140-PK-25KG
500 g RA002140-PK-500G
50 kg RA002140-PK-50KG