Potassium Chloride is a colorless, odorless salt commonly used in fertilizers, as a salt substitute, and in various industrial applications.
- Fertilizers: Used as a source of potassium in agricultural fertilizers.
- Salt Substitutes: Used as a low-sodium alternative to table salt.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Applied in the production of potassium hydroxide, potassium bicarbonate, and other potassium compounds.
- Pharmaceuticals: Used in intravenous fluids and in the treatment of potassium deficiencies.
Physical and Chemical Properties:
| Properties |
Data |
| Appearance |
White crystalline solid |
| Odor |
Odorless |
| Molecular Formula |
KCl |
| Molecular Weight |
74.55 g/mol |
| Melting Point |
772 °C |
| Density |
1.98 g/cm³ |
| Solubility |
Soluble in water |
| Flash Point |
Not applicable |
| Chemical Stability |
Stable under normal conditions |