Potassium Tetraoxalate
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Potassium Tetraoxalate, chemically KHC2O4·K2C2O4·2H2O, is a white crystalline dihydrate salt with strong acidic characteristics, highly soluble in water to form buffering solutions around pH 2-3. It acts as a chelating agent for metal ions, derived from oxalic acid neutralization, and is valued for its role in precise analytical calibrations.
Potassium Tetraoxalate
APPLICATIONS
Utilized in metal surface treatments for oxide removal; in electroplating baths for pH stabilization; in laboratory standards for acid-base titrations; in textile processing as mordant enhancers; and in cleaning solutions for industrial equipment descaling operations.
SAFETY & RISKS
Corrosive nature poses risks of severe eye and skin burns upon contact; ingestion can lead to systemic oxalate poisoning affecting kidneys. Incompatible with strong bases generating heat; mandate acid-resistant PPE and emergency neutralization kits in handling zones per safety data sheets.
PACKAGING
Housed in 25 kg corrosion-resistant polypropylene containers with child-proof closures. Place in acid storage cabinets with spill trays, ensuring separation from alkaline materials.
