Difference between revisions of "Potassium binoxalate"
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potassium acid oxalate; potassium hydrogen oxalate; sorrel salt; it has incorrectly been called salts of lemon | potassium acid oxalate; potassium hydrogen oxalate; sorrel salt; it has incorrectly been called salts of lemon | ||
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| + | * Toxic by ingestion. | ||
| + | * Flinn Scientific: [https://www.flinnsci.com/sds_612.1-potassium-binoxalate/sds_612.1/ SDS] | ||
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Soluble in water. Insoluble in ethanol. Decomposes when heated. | Soluble in water. Insoluble in ethanol. Decomposes when heated. | ||
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| mol. wt. = 128.13 | | mol. wt. = 128.13 | ||
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Latest revision as of 07:10, 26 July 2022
Description
White, slightly hygroscopic crystals. Potassium binoxalate is used as a water soluble source of oxalate for removing of rust stains and iron gall inks. It is also used as a cleaner for metals and wood, as a mordant in dyeing, and as a photographic chemical.
Synonyms and Related Terms
potassium acid oxalate; potassium hydrogen oxalate; sorrel salt; it has incorrectly been called salts of lemon
Risks
- Toxic by ingestion.
- Flinn Scientific: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Soluble in water. Insoluble in ethanol. Decomposes when heated.
| Composition | KHC2O4 - + H2O |
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| CAS | 127-95-7 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 128.13 |