science-softCon uv/vis+ photochemistry database; www.photochemistry.org; (C) science-softCon 2019 Substance: potassium Other Names: Formula: K CAS-No.: 7440-09-7 Study: vis-nir absorption spectra Authors: H. Blades, J.W. Hodgins Title: Absorption spectra of metals in solution Journal/Source: Can. J. Chem., 33(2), 411-425, (1955); doi: 10.1139/v55-049 Data: table, diagram Energy/Wavelength range: 4000 - 17000 cm-1 (~ 588 - 2500 nm) Resolution: Temperature: 195 - 231 K Temperature dependence: yes Pressure/Concentration: Phase: solution (ammonia, methylamine, ethylamine, and mixed solvents) pH: Comments: Measurements of the absorption spectra were made on solutions of alkali and alkaline earth metals in ammonia, methylamine, ethylamine, and mixed solvents. Author to whom correspondence should be addressed: (e-mail address):