Potassium Diformate
Alias: Diformic Acid Potassium Salt
English Name: Potassium diformate
Molecular Weight: 130.14
Molecular Formula: HCOOH·HCOOK / C?H?KO?
CAS Number: 20642-05-1
EINECS Number: 243-934-6
pH Value: 3.0-5.0 (10% aqueous solution)
Appearance: White crystalline granules
Physicochemical Properties: Soluble in water, sour taste, easily decomposes at high temperatures (decomposition temperature ≥120°C), Melting Point: 108°C~109°C.

Applications
Feed Industry
Feed Additive for Piglets: Regulates intestinal pH, improves digestive function, reduces diarrhea, promotes growth, especially suitable for weaned piglets to combat stress.
Antibiotic Alternative: Reduces the use of antibiotics in feed through antibacterial and acidifying effects, meeting the demands of green farming.
Ruminant Feed: Regulates rumen pH, promotes fiber digestion, and improves feed conversion rate.
Industrial Applications
Preservative and Antifungal Agent: Used in industrial products such as coatings and adhesives to inhibit microbial growth and extend product shelf life.
Metal Surface Treatment: Serves as a corrosion inhibitor or cleaning agent for rust removal and rust prevention on metal surfaces.
Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Used in the preparation of other organic acid salts or fine chemicals.
Agriculture and Environmental Protection
Water Quality Regulator: In aquaculture, regulates water pH, improves water quality, while supplementing potassium to promote the growth of aquatic animals.
Soil Amendment: Acts as a neutralizing agent in acidic soils to adjust soil pH while providing potassium nutrients.