Potassium Persulfate

K₂S₂O₈

IUPAC: Potassium peroxodisulfate

CAS: 7727-21-1

अवलोकन

Potassium persulfate is a powerful oxidizer used to initiate free radical polymerization and as a PCB etchant. It decomposes to release sulfate radicals.

संरचना

तत्व प्रतीक परमाणु परमाणु द्रव्यमान
Oxygen O 8 15.9990
Sulfur S 2 32.0600
Potassium K 2 39.0980

मूलीय संरचना

O
47.3%
S
23.7%

उपयोग

  • Polymerization initiator
  • PCB etching
  • Hair bleaching
  • Soil remediation

रोचक तथ्य

  • Used in virtually every hair bleaching product as the oxidizing agent

सुरक्षा

  • ⚠ Oxidizer
  • ⚠ Skin sensitizer
  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

[O-]S(=O)(=O)OOS(=O)(=O)[O-].[K+].[K+]

गुण

प्रकार
inorganic
अवस्था
solid
मोलर द्रव्यमान
270.32 g/mol
घनत्व
2.4770 g/cm³
घुलनशीलता
52 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
269.8309
TPSA
150.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
8
Rotatable Bonds
1
Heavy Atoms
12
Complexity
206.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Potassium Persulfate?
Potassium Persulfate (K₂S₂O₈) is a inorganic compound with the IUPAC name Potassium peroxodisulfate.
What is the molecular weight of Potassium Persulfate?
Potassium Persulfate has a molar mass of 270.32 g/mol.
What state is Potassium Persulfate at room temperature?
Potassium Persulfate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Potassium Persulfate organic or inorganic?
Potassium Persulfate is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Potassium Persulfate?
Potassium Persulfate (K₂S₂O₈) is composed of Oxygen (O), Sulfur (S), Potassium (K).