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Potassium hydride Structure

Potassium hydride

Chemical Properties

Melting point decomposes [CRC10]
Boiling point 316 °C
Density  1.54
Flash point 113 °C
storage temp.  Flammables + water-Freezer (-20°C)e area
solubility  Insoluble in benzene, diethyl ether and carbon disulfide.
form  dispersion (in mineral oil (~35%))
color  Grayish beige
Water Solubility  decomposed by H2O [CRC10]
Sensitive  Moisture Sensitive
InChIKey NTTOTNSKUYCDAV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
EPA Substance Registry System Potassium hydride (KH) (7693-26-7)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes  F,C
Risk Statements  11-14/15-34
Safety Statements  16-26-27-36/37/39-45-43
RIDADR  UN 1409 4.3/PG 1
WGK Germany  3
Autoignition Temperature Ignites spontaneously at room temperature in moist air
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  4.3
PackingGroup  I
HS Code  28500090

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Usage And Synthesis

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