POTASSIUM CHLORIDE

Name: POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
SKU: KC.1610210

Cat. NoKC.1610210 CategorySalts Molecular FormulaClK CAS7447-40-7 Molecular Weight74.55 g/mol

Pack sizes 500GM5KG

Sylvite is a mineral with formula of KCl. The IMA symbol is Syl.

A white crystal or crystalline powder used as an electrolyte replenisher, in the treatment of hypokalemia, in buffer solutions, and in fertilizers and explosives. [ChemIDplus]
In photography. In buffer solutions, electrode cells.
Fertilizer, source of potassium salts, pharmaceutical preparations, photography, spectroscopy; plant nutrient, salt substitute, lab reagent, buffer solutions, food additive.
For more Uses (Complete) data for POTASSIUM CHLORIDE (12 total), please visit the HSDB record page.

Physical Description	Potassium chloride appears as white colorless cubic crystals. Strong saline taste. (NTP, 1992)
Color/Form	White crystals or crystalline powder
Odor	Odorless
Melting Point	1418 °F (NTP, 1992)
Boiling Point	Sublimes at 2732 °F (NTP, 1992)
Density	1.984 (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink
Solubility	greater than 100 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992)

IUPAC Name	potassium chloride
Molecular Formula	ClK
Molecular Weight	74.55 g/mol
CAS	7447-40-7
SMILES	[Cl-].[K+]
InChIKey	WCUXLLCKKVVCTQ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Catalog No	KC.1610210
Pack sizes	500GM · 5KG

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