Potassium Formate

Product Description

 1 Deicing Agent

    Application Potassium formate is widely used as a deicing agent particularly at airports because its less corrosive than traditional salts like sodium chloride and less damaging to aircraft and surrounding vegetation

    Environmental Benefit It is biodegradable and has a lower environmental impact compared to other deicing chemicals

 2 Oil and Gas Industry

    Use in Drilling Fluids Potassium formate is often employed in drilling and completion fluids due to its high density and low viscosity It helps stabilize wellbore pressure especially in hightemperature and highpressure HTHP environments

    Corrosion Resistance It is less corrosive to equipment than other brines making it a preferred choice for longterm use in oilfield operations

 3 Heat Transfer Fluids

    Use Potassium formate is used in heat transfer fluids due to its favorable thermal properties including high specific heat capacity and low freezing point It is commonly employed in cooling systems refrigeration and heat pumps

 4 Agriculture

    Role Potassium formate can be used as a feed additive in agriculture It may help improve feed efficiency and reduce bacterial load thus promoting better digestion and overall animal health

 Properties

    Chemical Formula HCOK

    Molecular Weight 8412 gmol

    Density 191 gcm solid

    Melting Point 165C

    Solubility Highly soluble in water