Potassium tellurite monohydrate, 97%

Description

CAS: 123333-66-4 | K₂O₃Te·H₂O

Potassium tellurite, in association with agar is used as a selective medium for growth of clauberg (bacteria). It is used for the selective isolation of staphylococci and corynebacteria, which is used to reduce TeO₃ ^2- to tellurium element.

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 123333-66-4
• Molecular Formula: K₂O₃Te·H₂O
• MDL Number: MFCD00149923
• Synonym: potassium tellurite, potassium tellurate iv, dipotassium tellurite, dipotassium trioxotellurate, telluric acid, dipotassium salt, potassiium tellurite iv, telluric acid h2teo3 , dipotassium salt, dipotassium ion tellurite, acmc-1bm2e

• Melting Point: 465°C (decomposition)
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Crystals
• Quantity: 25 g
• Assay Percent Range: 97%
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 253.80 Anhydrous
• Appearance: White crystals
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium tellurite monohydrate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H301
Precautionary Statement	P264b-P270-P301+P310-P330-P501c
DOTInformation	DOT Class: 6.1; Packaging Group: III
EINECSNumber	232-213-1
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only