Potassium formate is a useful chemical compound in the production of potassium metal and in the oil and gas industry, often in aqueous solution (alone, or mixed with cesium formate), to yield a high-density, environmentally-friendly brine that can be used a heat transfer fluid. Potassium formate is available as both a solid and in solution form. Standard Result CsCOOH , not less than 80 >80.00 Ca 0.05