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Mallinckrodt Baker: [http://www.jtbaker.com/msds/englishhtml/p6170.htm MSDS]
 
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* Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, ''Technology and Conservation'', Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985
 
* Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, ''Technology and Conservation'', Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985

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Description

White, slightly hygroscopic crystals. Potassium tetroxalate is used as a water soluble source of oxalic acid 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

salts of lemon (incorrect); salt of sorrel; potassium quadoxalate; sal acetosella

Chemical structure

Potassium tetroxalate.jpg


Other Properties

Soluble in water. Insoluble in ethanol. Decomposes when heated.

Composition KHC2O4 - H2C2O4
CAS 127-96-8
Molecular Weight mol. wt. = 254.2

Hazards and Safety

Toxic by ingestion.

Mallinckrodt Baker: MSDS

Sources Checked for Data in Record

  • Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, Technology and Conservation, Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985
  • Hermann Kuhn, Conservation and Restoration of Works of Art and Antiquities, Butterworths, London, 1986
  • The Merck Index, Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 7863

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