
Potassium Iodide
Optical Material Information*
| Chemical Formula | Kl |
| Refractive Index (at 1.01 microns) | 1.64 |
| Useful Wavelength Range, Transmission (microns) | 0.4-40 |
| Melting Point (ÂșC) | 723 |
| General properties | Soft; colorless or white. |
| Chemical Properties | Soluble in water; hygroscopic; soluble in alcohol, acetone, ether, and ammonia. |
*This was compiled from various sources. For more details, consult the Chemical Abstracts Service at www.cas.org.
Transmission Spectrum (0.83 mm thickness)
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