Potassium Persulfate
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| Molar mass | 270. 322 g/mol |
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| Formula | K2S2O8 |
| Solubility in water | 1. 75 g/100 mL (0 °C); 4. 49 g/100 ml (20 °C) |
| Solubility | alcohol |
| Melting point | < 100 °C (212 °F; 373 K) (decomposes) |
| Refractive index (nD) | 1. 467 |
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| ID | 2191423 |
About Potassium Persulfate
Potassium persulfate is the inorganic compound with the formula K₂S₂O₈. Also known as potassium peroxydisulfate or KPS, it is a white solid that is sparingly soluble in cold water, but dissolves better in warm water. This salt is a powerful oxidant, commonly used to initiate polymerizations.