7694. Potassium Tungstate(VI)

Nomenclature

CAS number: 7790-60-5
K2O4W; mol wt 326.03.
K 23.98%, O 19.63%, W 56.39%.
K2WO4.

Description and references

Crystallizes also with 2H2O.

Properties

Heavy, deliquesc, cryst powder. d 3.12. mp 921°. Sol in about 2 parts cold, about 0.7 part boiling water. Insol in alcohol. Keep well closed.