Potassium formate

Description

Potassium formate is the potassium salt of formic acid. It is an intermediate in the formate potash process for the production of potassium . Potassium formate has also been studied as a potential environmentally friendly deicing salt for use on roads.

Chemical properties

white crystalline solid

The Uses of Potassium formate

Potassium formate acts as an intermediate in the formate potash process for the production of potassium. It is a deicing salt for used on roads. It serves as a corrosion inhibitor, an anti-scaling agent, a functional fluid, a processing aid and used in petroleum production.

The Uses of Potassium formate

Reducing agent; secondary refrigerant; anti-oxidant in oil drilling applications.

What are the applications of Application

Potassium formate solution is supplied as a 14M solution in water for use in protein crystallization applications

Definition

ChEBI: The potassium salt of formic acid.

General Description

Potassium formate (K Formate) is the potassium salt of formic acid. It has been synthesized by the neutralization reaction of formic acid with potassium hydroxide or potassium carbonate. It has been proposed as a promising secondary refrigerant for use in indirect refrigeration systems. Its crystal structure has been described. Its crystals have been reported to crystallize in the orthorhombic system.

Flammability and Explosibility

Not classified