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Potassium superoxide

Synonym(s):Potassium peroxide;Potassium superoxide

  • CAS NO.:12030-88-5
  • Empirical Formula: KO2*
  • Molecular Weight: 71.1
  • MDL number: MFCD00082411
  • EINECS: 234-746-5
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2023-04-23 13:52:06
Potassium superoxide  Structural

What is Potassium superoxide ?

Chemical properties

light yellow powder or chunks

The Uses of Potassium superoxide

Reagent and intermediate.
One use of potassium superoxide,KO2, is for generating oxygen. It has the ability to absorb carbon dioxide, while giving out oxygen at the same time:
4KO2(s)+ 2CO2(g)--->2K2CO3(s)+ 3O2(g)
This property has been made use of in breathing equipment,e.g.for mountaineers, in submarines and in spacecraft.

The Uses of Potassium superoxide

Potassium oxide is used as a carbon dioxide scrubber, water dehumidifier and oxygen generator. It finds application in rebreathers for fighting with fire and mine rescue work. It is also used in spacecraft, submarines and spacesuit life support systems.

General Description

A yellowish to white solid. Melting point 948°F. Mixtures with combustible material readily ignite by friction, heat, or contact with moisture. Prolonged exposure to fire or heat may cause vigorous decomposition of the material and rupturing of the container.

Air & Water Reactions

Reacts explosively with water [Mellor 2, Supp. 3: 1631. 1963].

Reactivity Profile

Potassium superoxide is a powerful oxidizer. Forms on the surface of potassium metal, solid or molten, that is exposed to the air. Attempts to extinguish burning potassium with powdered graphite has resulted in violent explosions [Chem. Abstr. 63:424. 1965]. Highly oxidized potassium metal was dropped into a dish of ethyl alcohol, an immediate explosion shattered the dish. Potassium superoxide was considered the cause of the reaction [Health and Safety Inf. 251. 1967]. Potassium superoxide should not be added to pure organic materials (hydrocarbons), as ignition and violent explosion may occur. Oxidation of arsenic, antimony, copper, potassium, tin, or zinc proceeds with incandescence, [Mellor, 1941, Vol. 2, 493]. Interaction between the superoxide and diselenium dichloride is violent, [Mellor, 1947, Vol. 10, 897].

Hazard

Corrosive to tissue.

Health Hazard

TOXIC; inhalation, ingestion or contact (skin, eyes) with vapors, dusts or substance may cause severe injury, burns or death. Fire may produce irritating and/or toxic gases. Toxic fumes or dust may accumulate in confined areas (basement, tanks, hopper/tank cars, etc.). Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution.

Fire Hazard

May explode from friction, heat or contamination. These substances will accelerate burning when involved in a fire. May ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.). Some will react explosively with hydrocarbons (fuels). Containers may explode when heated. Runoff may create fire or explosion hazard.

Safety Profile

Explosive reaction when heated with carbon, 2-aminophenol + tetrahydrofuran (at 65°C). Forms a friction- sensitive explosive mixture with hydrocarbons. Violent reaction with lselenium dichloride, ethanol, potassium- sodium alloy. May ignite on contact with organic compounds. Incandescent reaction with metals (e.g., arsenic, antimony, copper, potassium, tin, and zinc). When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of K2O. See also PEROXIDES.

Properties of Potassium superoxide

Melting point: 400 °C
Density  2,14 g/cm3
storage temp.  Store at +15°C to +25°C.
solubility  Soluble in ethanol and ether.
form  powder
color  Yellow-green
Specific Gravity 2.14
PH >7 (H2O, 20℃)
Water Solubility  reacts
Sensitive  Air & Moisture Sensitive
Stability: Stable, but reacts violently with water. Incompatible with moisture, alcohols, strong reducing agents, strong acids, finely powdered metals.
CAS DataBase Reference 12030-88-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Potassium superoxide(12030-88-5)
EPA Substance Registry System Potassium superoxide (K(O2)) (12030-88-5)

Safety information for Potassium superoxide

Signal word Danger
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Flame Over Circle
Oxidizers
GHS03
ghs
Corrosion
Corrosives
GHS05
GHS Hazard Statements H271:Oxidising liquids;Oxidising solids
H314:Skin corrosion/irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P220:Keep/Store away from clothing/…/combustible materials.
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P310:Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

Computed Descriptors for Potassium superoxide

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