Potassium arsenite
KH(AsO2)2, poisonous, hygroscopic, white powder; soluble in alcohol; decomposes slowly in air; used in medicine, on mirrors, and as an analytical reagent. Also known as potassium metarsenite.
Potassium bicarbonate
KHCO3, a white powder or granules, or transparent colourless crystals; used in baking powder and in medicine as an antacid. Also known a potassium acid carbonate.
Potassium bifluoride
KHF2, colourless, corrosive, poisonous crystals; soluble in water and dilute alcohol; used to etch glass and a metallurgy flux. Also known as Fremy’s salt; potassium acid fluoride.
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