Potassium superoxide
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Potassium superoxide is an inorganic compound with the formula KO₂. It is a yellow paramagnetic solid that decomposes in moist air. It is a rare example of a stable salt of the superoxide anion. It is used as a CO₂ scrubber, H₂O dehumidifier, and... Wikipedia
Formula: KO2
Molar mass: 71.1 g/mol
3D model (JSmol): Interactive image
Crystal structure: Body-centered tetragonal
Density: 2.14 g/cm3, solid
Melting point: 560 °C (1,040 °F; 833 K) (decomposes)
NFPA 704 (fire diamond): 3 0 3W; OX