Potassium Per Sulphate
Potassium persulfate is the inorganic compound with the formula K2S2O8. Also known as potassium peroxydisulfate, it is a white solid that is sparingly soluble in cold water, but dissolves better in warm water. This salt is a powerful oxidant, commonly used to initiate polymerizations.
Application
Textile industry Persulfates can be used for Denim Desizing and Bleach Activators ,Paper Industry Persulfates can be used for re-pulping and de-inking ,Persulfate also used for production of Disinfectants ,used in Waste Water Treatment and Oxidative degradation of harmful substances ,Persulfates are used in Photographic industry , bleaching baths for colour stock Modification of Starch and Chemical Synthesis.
| Chemical formula | K2S2O8 |
|---|---|
| Molar mass | 270.322 g/mol |
| Appearance | white powder |
| Odor | odorless |
| Density | 2.477 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | < 100 °C (212 °F; 373 K) (decomposes) |
| Solubility in water | 1.75 g/100 mL (0 °C) |
| Solubility | insoluble in alcohol |
| Refractive index (nD) | 1.467 |
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