POTASSIUM AAS STANDARD SOLUTION is a product from Loba Chemie. This product is a standard solution of potassium at a concentration of 1000 mg/L diluted in hydrochloric acid. The solution is traceable to NIST standards.

Potassium belongs to the alkali metal series of elements in the periodic table. It is obtained from minerals like alunite and carnallite. Potash, or potassium hydroxide, is also used as a starting material to obtain potassium. Potassium is an important part of fertilizer. In medicine, it is used to treat diarrhea, vomiting, low blood potassium, etc. It is also used as a food additive. Potassium compounds find a lot of application in organic reactions, fireworks, etc.

This product is meant to be used as a standard solution for atomic absorption spectroscopy. Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy is an analytical technique used for the determination of the concentration of a target element in a test sample. It finds application in several areas of chemical analysis.

Product properties:

Appearance: Colourless solution

Shelf life: 12 months

Density: 1.008 - 1.015 g/cc

Product details:

Product name: POTASSIUM AAS STANDARD SOLUTION -500ml

Brand: Loba Chemie

Catalogue number: A210H00500

Quantity: 500 mL