Potassium tellurite monohydrate (K2TeO3•H2O)- Crystalline

(Potassium tellurite monohydrate (K2TeO3•H2O)- Crystalline)

CAS: 123333-66-4 Molecular Formula: K2TeO3•H2O Purity: 97% Products Code: TR Specification Model: -100 Mesh Hazardous Class: Class 6.1 EINECS No.: 232-213-1 UN No.: UN3284 Package Class: PGIII

Characteristic

Potassium tellurite, K2TeO3, is an inorganic potassium-tellurium compound.

Chemical formula:K2TeO3

Appearance:white crystals, powder

Application

Potassium tellurite, in association with agar is used as a selective medium for growth of clauberg (bacteria). It is used for the selective isolation of staphylococci and corynebacteria, which is used to reduce TeO32- to tellurium element.

(Potassium tellurite monohydrate (K2TeO3•H2O)- Crystalline)