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Potassium Superoxide

Potassium Superoxide
CAS No.: 12030-88-5
Molecular Formula:KO2
Molecular Weight: 71.097
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Product Introduction

Potassium superoxide is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula KO2. Classified as a Class 1 oxidizing agent, it is primarily used for emergency rescue operations in underground coal mines.

Contact with flammable materials, organic substances, or reducing agents can cause combustion or even an explosion; similarly, contact with water or water vapor generates significant heat, which may also lead to an explosion. Potassium superoxide is highly hygroscopic and reacts vigorously with water to produce potassium hydroxide, hydrogen peroxide, and oxygen.


CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

English NamePotassium superoxide; potassium dioxide
Chemical FormulaKO₂
Molecular Weight71.097
CAS No.12030-88-5
EINECS No.234-746-5
Melting Point425°C (decomposition)
Water SolubilityReacts with water
Density2.14 g/cm³
AppearanceYellow powder
ApplicationOxygen regenerator
Safety PhrasesS8; S17; S26; S27; S36/37/39; S45
Hazard SymbolO (Oxidizing); C (Corrosive)
Risk PhrasesR8; R14; R35
Lattice Energy168 kcal/mol


PRODUCT USAGE

Oxygen regenerator: Used for oxygen supply in enclosed systems such as breathing masks, spacecraft, and submarines.

Underground coal mine rescue: Serves as a "chemical oxygen self-rescuer" to provide emergency oxygen during mining accidents.

Other applications: Acts as a chemical oxygen generator in fields such as aerospace, undersea exploration, high-altitude operations, and firefighting/emergency rescue.

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