Potassium hydride
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Potassium hydride, KH, is the inorganic compound of potassium and hydrogen. It is an alkali metal hydride. It is a white solid, although commercial samples appear gray. It is a powerful superbase that is useful in organic synthesis. Wikipedia
Formula: KH
Molar mass: 40.1062 g/mol
Boiling point: 600.8°F (316°C)
Density: 1.47 g/cm³
Melting point: decomposes at ~400 °C
Appearance: white to gray crystalline powder
Crystal structure: cubic, cF8
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