Potassium Metal Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- K
- Potassium Metal
- Elemental Potassium
Potassium supplier for specialty chemical processors, electronics manufacturers and laboratories in Malaysia. This page covers elemental potassium metal, K, and keeps potassium hydroxide, salts, fertiliser compounds and potassium alloys under their separate product identities.
Elemental potassium can be requested as metallic pieces, chunks, sticks, rods or sealed small units, with high-purity material treated as a distinct specification category. Buyers should define purity, impurity limits and unit dimensions because form and surface area affect process suitability.
Potassium metal is used as a reactive feed or reducing reagent in selected specialty synthesis, photoelectric and materials applications, and laboratory chemistry. These uses require the elemental metal and should not be broadened to compounds or alloys that behave differently.
Send the required form, purity and impurity limits, dimensions, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, protective packing, available documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 7440-09-7
- Formula
- K
- Grade
- metal pieces, sticks, high-purity metal
- Appearance
- soft silvery-white metallic solid, with surface condition dependent on handling and commercial form
Potassium grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potassium metal pieces | small solid metallic pieces or chunks | — | Measured additions in specialty chemical synthesis and reduction work that specifically requires elemental potassium rather than a potassium compound. | Confirm the sealed pack and unit format with the quotation. |
| Potassium metal sticks or rods | formed metallic sticks, rods or cut sections | — | Laboratory and small-batch process requirements where the buyer needs a defined physical form for controlled portioning and use. | Confirm the sealed pack and unit format with the quotation. |
| High-purity potassium metal | metallic pieces, sticks or sealed small units as specified | — | Electronics, materials research and specialty synthesis that set tighter purity and impurity limits than a general technical requirement. | Confirm the protected commercial pack and unit format with the quotation. |
How to buy Potassium from ChemTrade
Request a quote for Potassium
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical identity | elemental potassium | — |
| Chemical symbol | K | — |
| CAS number | 7440-09-7 | — |
| Appearance | soft silvery-white metallic solid | — |
| Commercial form | pieces, chunks, sticks, rods or sealed small units as specified | — |
Potassium applications
Safety and handling
Keep the material sealed, dry and protected from moisture and incompatible materials. Follow the safety and handling information supplied for the quoted form and pack.
Common questions about Potassium
Does this page cover potassium metal or potassium compounds?
It covers elemental potassium metal, K. Potassium hydroxide, potassium carbonate, potassium chloride and nutritional potassium salts have different identities and must be requested under their own product names.
Which forms of elemental potassium can buyers specify?
Requirements may use pieces, chunks, sticks, rods or sealed small units. State the form and dimensions because exposed surface area and portioning needs affect suitability for the process.
What information is needed for a potassium metal quotation?
Provide the required purity, controlled impurity limits, physical form, dimensions or unit size, intended use, quantity and delivery location. Add any process-specific acceptance criteria to the enquiry.
Can a potassium salt replace elemental potassium in a reaction?
Not automatically. A potassium salt contains potassium in a different chemical form and does not provide the same reactive-metal behaviour. The process owner should specify the exact identity required.
When is high-purity potassium metal requested?
Higher-purity material is used when electronics, research or specialty synthesis limits particular impurities. The buyer should state the minimum purity and relevant impurity controls instead of relying only on a grade name.
How are packing and documents handled for potassium metal?
The protective pack depends on the physical form, unit size and quantity. Packing and the documents available for the quoted material are confirmed with the commercial offer.
How is delivery planned for elemental potassium?
Send the quantity, selected form, delivery location and required date. The available route, protective packing and delivery timing are set out in the quotation.