Description
Chemical Appearance
Antimonium Tartrate Potassium is a white crystalline powder. The chemical is odorless and may sometimes be colorless. It is majorly produced in the hydrate form. It is mildly soluble in water with a solubility of 8.3 g/100 mL(0 °C) and 35.9 g/100 mL (100 °C). It is toxic if swallowed but non-toxic to the human skin.
Chemical Applications and Strengths
Antimonium Tartrate Potassium is a unique chemical with limited functions. It is used in the fabrics and leather-making industries. It also finds application in healthcare. Some of the functions of Antimonium Tartrate Potassium are:
- It is used as a drying agent in fabric making. The chemical aids the fast drying of alkaline dyes when used on cotton fabrics.
- It also serves as a mordant for alkaline dyes on fabrics. It improves the soaping and washing of such fabrics.
- The chemical can also be used as a mordant by leather-making companies.
- In healthcare, it is used in the treatment of leishmaniasis and schistosomiasis.
- It can be used as an emetic substance to induce vomiting in animals by animal scientists. This helps them to study the diets of the animals.
- SPECIFICATION
| Item | Values |
| Content | 98min |
| Lead(Pb)(%) | Maximum of 0.002 |
| pH Value | 3.5-4.5 |
| Density | 2.6g/cm3 |
| Solubility (In water) | 8.3 g/100 mL (0 °C) 35.9 g/100 mL (100 °C) |
| % Loss on drying (105°C) | Maximum of 2.7 |
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