Potassium Per Sulphate

Potassium persulfate is the inorganic compound with the formula K2S2O8. Also known as potassium peroxydisulfate, 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.

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Application 

Textile industry Persulfates can be used for Denim Desizing and Bleach Activators ,Paper Industry Persulfates can be used for re-pulping and de-inking ,Persulfate also used for production of Disinfectants ,used in Waste Water Treatment and Oxidative degradation of harmful substances ,Persulfates are used in Photographic industry , bleaching baths for colour stock Modification of Starch and Chemical Synthesis.

Chemical formula

K2S2O8

Molar mass

270.322 g/mol

Appearance

white powder

Odor

odorless

Density

2.477 g/cm3

Melting point

< 100 °C (212 °F; 373 K) (decomposes)

Solubility in water

1.75 g/100 mL (0 °C)
4.49 g/100 mL (20 °C)

Solubility

insoluble in alcohol

Refractive index (nD)

1.467

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