Potassium antimonate trihydrate (KSbO3•3H2O)-Powder

Characteristic

Potassium hexahydroxy antimonate, also known as hexahydroxy antimony potassium, potassium hexahydroxy antimonate, potassium hexahydroxy antimonate. A chemical substance.

Chemical formula: KSbO₃•3H₂O

Formula weight: 262.90g/mol (208.85anhy) 

Appearance:White Powder

Melting Point: 240 °C

Boiling Point: 100 °C

Sensitivity: Ambient temperatures.

Solubility: Soluble in water and glycerine. Insoluble in ethanol.

Application

Potassium antimonyl trihydrate is used as a detecting agent for sodium. It is used as a mordant/ fixing agent in leather and textile dying industries. It is also used as a analytical reagent and flux additive for electroplating.