At a glance
Based on the row for dilute, 20 °C.
- Rated A, very good resistance
- PTFE, HDPE, PP, PVDF, PVC Rigid, EPDM, Viton (FPM), SS 316, SS 304, LDPE, FEP, Nylon (PA), PVC Flexible, Polystyrene, PMP, SAN (16)
- Rated B, good resistance
- NBR, Acetal (POM), Polycarbonate, PETG (4)
- Rated C, limited resistance
- Aluminium (1)
- Rated D, not resistant
- none (0)
- No data in the source
- ECTFE/ETFE, Silicone, Polysulfone
- Rated lower at 50 °C than at 20 °C
- Aluminium (C → D)
Based on the row for dilute, 20 °C.
Rating profile by material family
Effect of temperature, 20 °C to 50 °C
Substance
- CAS number
- 1312-73-8
- Formula
- K2S
- Hazard symbols in the source
- C (corrosive) (pre-GHS European symbols; check the current safety data sheet)
- Concentrations listed
- dilute
- Name in the source (German)
- Kaliumsulfid
Resistance table: Potassium Sulfide, dilute
| Material | 20 °C | 50 °C | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thermoplastics | |||
| HDPE | A | A | |
| LDPE | A | A | |
| PP | A | A | |
| PVC Rigid | A | – | |
| PVC Flexible | A | – | |
| PMP | A | – | |
| Polystyrene | A | A | |
| SAN | A | A | |
| Polycarbonate | B* | – | |
| PETG | B* | – | |
| Acetal (POM) | B* | – | |
| Nylon (PA) | A | – | |
| Fluoropolymers | |||
| PTFE | A | A | |
| FEP | A* | – | |
| PVDF | A | A | |
| Elastomers | |||
| EPDM | A* | – | |
| Viton (FPM) | A* | – | |
| NBR | B | – | |
| Metals | |||
| SS 316 | A | A | |
| SS 304 | A | A | |
| Aluminium | C | D | |
* estimated rating, given in the source without a temperature
Not rated in the source, so not in the table: Polysulfone, ECTFE/ETFE, Silicone
Rating scale
- A very good resistance
- B good resistance
- C limited resistance
- D not resistant
- – no data
- K no general statement possible
A rating marked * is an estimate in the source, not a test result. An estimate is given as one value without a temperature.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which materials resist Potassium Sulfide at high concentrations?
The materials with an A rating (resistant) for Potassium Sulfide at 20 °C are: PTFE, HDPE, PP, PVDF, PVC Rigid, EPDM, Viton (FPM), SS 316. These can generally be used in direct contact.
Does temperature affect chemical resistance to Potassium Sulfide?
Yes. 1 of 10 tested materials show a worse rating at 50 °C than at 20 °C for Potassium Sulfide. Materials affected include: Aluminium.
Is PTFE safe for Potassium Sulfide?
PTFE is rated A for Potassium Sulfide at 20 °C. A rating of A means resistant, B means limited resistance, C means partly resistant, and D means not resistant.
About this data
The ratings come from the chemical resistance list published by Bürkle GmbH, which compiled them from raw-material manufacturers’ data. They describe laboratory tests on the raw material at 20 °C and 50 °C.
A finished part also sees pressure, mechanical stress, welds and mixtures that a laboratory test does not. Treat the rating as a first filter and test under your own conditions before relying on it.
Chemicals with a similar resistance profile
Same 20 °C rating on the share of materials shown.