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This section provides an overview for potassium chromate as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 8 potassium chromate manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked potassium chromate companies as of December, 2024: 1.LabChem., 2.GFS Chemicals, Inc., 3.Kishida Chemical Co.,Ltd..
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Potassium Chromate, an inorganic compound with the formula K2CrO4, has a CAS number of 7789-00-6. It's characterized by its high solubility in water, insolubility in ethanol, and notable oxidizing and corrosive properties. Exposure risks include potential carcinogenic effects.
Used as an oxidizer, Potassium Chromate is also a valuable analytical reagent, a mordant in textile dyeing, and a raw material for various chromates. Its applications extend to leather finishing, improving the material's heat resistance, dyeability, and insulation.
Produced from Potassium Dichromate and Potassium Carbonate, or through the reaction of Potassium Hydroxide with Chromium Trioxide, its synthesis involves specific aqueous solutions and cooling processes.
With a crystal structure similar to Potassium Sulfate, Potassium Chromate exhibits basicity in aqueous solutions and forms various compounds with metals like silver and barium.
As a toxic hexavalent chromium compound, Potassium Chromate is subject to strict regulations in handling and use.
Marketed mainly for research, Potassium Chromate is available in various capacities and also as an aqueous solution, suitable for room-temperature storage and transportation.
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American Elements was founded in 1997 in California and currently has research and production facilities in Utah, Mexico, China, and the United Kingdom. AE manufactures and distributes advanced materials from a catalog of over 30,000 products for bulk industrial use as well as small scale laboratory use. AE also provides testing and analyses services including spectroscopy along with structural, thermal, and electrical analyses. AE holds sustainable development as a core corporate value and is committed to work to protect the health of the environment.
LabChem Inc., founded in 1986 operates as a supplier chemical company, specializing in producing a diverse range of chemical solutions. With a hold on serving government bodies, regulatory agencies, commercial enterprises, and trade associations, LabChem plays a vital role in providing essential chemical solutions. Their position in the market has solidified as a partner in the industry. Headquartered in the United States, LabChem's way to meeting the unique needs of their clients has established them as a go to source for chemical solutions.
Kanto Chemical Co. Inc., founded in 1944 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a reagent manufacturer with overseas affiliates in other countries, including China, France, USA, Taiwan, and Malaysia. Its product portfolio includes analytical reagents, ionic liquids, Iodine compounds, ultra-pure chemicals, and water analysis kits. The company is also developing regenerative medicine and genetics reagents and has over 50,000 products. It has several certifications, including ISO 9001, acquired in 1994, making it the first Japanese company in the reagent industry. Other certifications are ISO 14001, ISO 13485, and ISO/IEC 17025.
Junsei Chemical Co. Ltd., established in 1948 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a manufacturer of chemical reagents and chemical products, including commissioned synthesis of chemical products. Some of the products it makes include Sodium chloride solution, concentrated glycerin, calcium chloride, ascorbic acid, and nitric acid. The chemical products have a wide range of applications and can be used in pathological examination, as food additives, for analysis, and in the pharmaceutical industry. All its plants, including its research institute, are ISO4001 and ISO9001 certified, while its Saitama and Ibaraki plants are equipped with buildings that comply with GMP.
Kishida Chemical Co. Ltd., established in 1924 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, is a manufacturer of reagents and high-purity chemicals and also does drug discovery support activities. Its product portfolio includes fine chemicals, research chemicals, ionic liquid, organic micro-analytical reagents, and chemical reagents for analysis. The products support several industries, including reagent business, battery material, drug discovery, and life science. The company is ISO 14001 certified and supplies several companies worldwide, including Meterion Advanced Chemicals Inc., Acros Organics, ChemBridge Corporation, Decon Laboratories, and InerBioScreen Ltd.
Millipore Sigma, formerly known as Sigma-Aldrich, was created in 175 through the merger of Sigma Chemical Company and Aldrich Chemical company and today is a subsidiary of Merck. Millipore Sigma is a life science and biotechnology company serving the industry with several products and services. Some of their product categories include peptide synthesis materials, biochemicals, building blocks, catalysts, chemical biology, chemical synthesis, flavors & fragrances, formulation, lab chemicals, lab safety, APIs, and stable isotopes. Services include characterization, contract manufacturing, custom products, software, support, testing, and mRNA development & manufacturing.
GFS Chemicals was founded in 1928 and is based in Columbus, Ohio. GFS Chemicals is an ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer as well as a supplier of specialty and fine chemicals, serving customers worldwide. GFS serves an array of industries including pharmaceutical, electronics, energy, fragrances, agrichemical, and specialty polymers. GFS Chemicals supplies over 8,600 chemicals in the United States, available in both small and large quantities. GFS Chemicals also offers Karl Fischer reagents, PPT/PPB trace analysis grade acids, turbidity standards, and other high-quality materials.
Nacalai Tesque Inc., founded in 1846 and headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, is a manufacturer of research chemicals, fine chemicals, diagnostics, and the related instruments. Some of its products include cytokines, nucleic acid electrophoresis, cell dissociation reagents, and sialic acid-related products, and it also offers custom and bulk service for bulk reagents and cell culture media. The company has more than 50 domestic distributors and several worldwide, including Asia, the Middle East, Oceania, Europe, and Africa. It is ISO 9001 and ISO 9002 certified, while the Kyoto South brand and Tesque factory are ISO 14001 certified.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LabChem. |
25.0%
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| 2 | GFS Chemicals, Inc. |
25.0%
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| 3 | Kishida Chemical Co.,Ltd. |
25.0%
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| 4 | American Elements |
12.5%
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| 5 | Junsei Chemical Co.,Ltd. |
12.5%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the potassium chromate page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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Japan
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4 | 66.7% |
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United States of America
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2 | 33.3% |
