Potassium Metal Reagent Grade Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
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Product Code : SCL-CA-12661
The Potassium Metal Reagent is a highly water-reactive alkali metal used for staff-controlled materials-property teaching, reactivity discussion, and authorised advanced chemistry-lab procedures. It is suitable only for trained chemistry staff, authorised laboratory technicians, institutional reagent stores, and procurement teams requiring verified SDS, COA, protective packaging, and restricted-access handling.
Product Description
Potassium Metal Reagent from School Equipments India is positioned for the laboratory chemicals, alkali-metal reagents, and Materials & their Properties category. A direct verified product page for this exact chemical was not found, so net metal weight, piece size, protective medium, container type, pack size, SDS, COA, batch number, and expiry or retest date must be confirmed before publishing or ordering.
Potassium metal has the symbol K and CAS number 7440-09-7. It is softer and more reactive than many common laboratory metals. It can ignite in air and reacts violently with water or moisture, producing potassium hydroxide, heat, and flammable hydrogen gas.
Key Features
- Alkali metal identity: supports staff-led discussion of Group 1 metals and metallic reactivity.
- Formula K: useful for atomic-mass, periodic-table, and materials-property documentation.
- Water-reactive hazard profile: requires completely dry tools, dry storage, and restricted handling.
- Protective packaging required: storage medium or inert packaging must be confirmed before dispatch.
- Staff-only reagent: not suitable for direct student handling or open-access school chemical stores.
- Safety-led procurement: unverified pack size, net metal weight, and documents are marked for confirmation.
Technical Specifications
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Specification |
Detail |
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Product Name |
Potassium Metal |
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Primary Keyword |
Potassium Metal Reagent |
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Brand |
School Equipments India |
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Product Category |
Laboratory Chemicals / Materials & Their Properties / Alkali Metal Reagents |
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Intended Users |
Trained chemistry staff, authorised laboratory technicians, institutional reagent stores, procurement teams, and distributors |
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Chemical Symbol |
K |
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Atomic Weight |
About 39.10 g/mol |
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Physical Form |
Soft metallic potassium pieces [confirm size, surface condition, and packaging] |
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Handling Note |
Water-reactive; use restricted access, dry tools, PPE, compatible storage, and Class D fire-response planning |
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Standards / Certifications |
No manufacturer-stated standards or certifications verified |
What's Included in the Kit
- 1 × Potassium Metal Reagent container, pack size
- Protective medium or inert packaging details
- Safety Data Sheet
- Certificate of Analysis or batch specification
- Batch number, net metal weight, hazard label, container details, and final packing information
Applications / Uses
- Staff-controlled teaching of alkali metal properties and Group 1 reactivity principles
- Restricted demonstration of why potassium requires dry, protected storage
- Advanced institutional laboratory work where potassium metal is specifically authorised
- Training laboratory personnel on water-reactive chemical labelling and segregation
- Supporting reagent-store procurement for institutions with approved hazardous-chemical controls
- Demonstrating SDS-based risk assessment, emergency planning, and restricted chemical access
How to Use the Potassium Metal
- Read the current SDS, COA, institutional SOP, and emergency procedure before opening the container.
- Use only in a controlled laboratory area approved for water-reactive alkali metals.
- Remove all water sources, wet tools, acids, oxidizers, alcohols, halogenated solvents, and ignition sources from the work area.
- Wear chemical splash goggles, compatible gloves, flame-resistant lab coat, and any SDS-specified face protection.
- Use only clean, completely dry tools and remove the minimum quantity authorised by the supervisor.
- Keep unused potassium protected by the supplier-stated storage medium or inert system.
- Close and secure the stock container immediately after supervised use.
- Handle residues only under the institution’s approved alkali-metal waste procedure.
Safety note: Potassium metal must not be handled by students or untrained users. Water, foam, and carbon dioxide extinguishers are not appropriate for potassium-metal incidents; follow the SDS and Class D fire-response procedure.
Care & Maintenance
- Store tightly closed in a dry, labelled, restricted-access chemical-storage area.
- Keep away from water, humidity, acids, oxidizers, alcohols, halogenated solvents, heat, and unauthorised users.
- Inspect the container, seal, label, protective medium, and surface condition before authorised use.
- Arrange disposal of exposed, oxidised, leaking, degraded, or unlabelled stock through authorised hazardous-waste channels.
Why Choose School Equipments India
School Equipments India manufactures and exports scientific laboratory instruments, lab experiment setups, science kits, mathematics kits, didactic models, and STEM models. Its Chemistry and Materials & their Properties categories support teaching laboratories, colleges, distributors, and institutional buyers. For high-hazard reagents such as potassium metal, final purchasing should be based on verified SDS, COA, net metal weight, protective packaging, batch details, and applicable transport requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Potassium Metal used for in a laboratory?
Potassium Metal is used for staff-controlled alkali-metal teaching, materials-property discussion, water-reactive chemical safety training, and authorised advanced chemistry procedures where potassium metal is specifically required.
What is the CAS number of potassium metal?
The CAS number of potassium metal is 7440-09-7. This number should be used to match the SDS, COA, hazard label, and procurement record.
What is the chemical symbol of potassium?
The chemical symbol of potassium is K. Its atomic weight is about 39.10 g/mol.
Why is potassium metal stored under protection?
Potassium metal reacts with air and moisture and can react violently with water. It must be stored under supplier-stated protective conditions such as mineral oil or inert packaging when specified.
Can students handle potassium metal?
No. Potassium metal should not be handled by students or untrained users. Any educational use must be restricted to trained staff with PPE, dry tools, controlled access, and emergency readiness.
What should be confirmed before ordering?
Confirm the SDS, COA or batch specification, net potassium content, protective medium, pack size, container type, hazard label, batch number, and final packaging before ordering.
For related procurement and safety support, explore Chemistry, Chemical Analysis, Materials & their Properties, and Chemical Hazard Symbols Poster from School Equipments India.
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