Potassium chloride is an ionic salt featuring a bond between an alkali metal and a halogen. It is denoted by the chemical formula KCl and is made up of potassium cations and chloride anions in a 1:1 ratio Potassium chloride is characterized by a colourless, crystalline appearance and an odourless smell. In its solid form, potassium chloride can be easily dissolved in water and the resulting KCl solution is said to have a salty taste. The primary application of this ionic salt is in the agriculture industry, where it is used in the production of crop fertilizers. Potash, a water-soluble crystalline material that is used for fertilization, can be prepared from potassium chloride (and some other minerals). This compound is also used as a substitute for common salt (sodium chloride) in food. Oral consumption of appropriate quantities of KCl can help treat low blood potassium in humans.
Name: Potassium chloride
Chemical formula: KCL
Chemical names: Potassium chloride
Other Names: Sylvite, Muriate of potash
Cas number: 7447-40-7
Molar mass: 74.555 g/mol
Appearance: White crystalline solid
CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS
MAKE: Local
PACK: 50 kg bag
Test Parameters
Method
Result
Assay
Titrimetry
98.7% w/w
Sodium Chloride
Flame Photometry
<1 % w/w
K2O
Flame Photometry
61.7%
Moisture
Oven
0.5 % w/w
APPLICATIONS
It is used widely as a component for agricultural fertilizer. It is used to make Potash, which is an important source of potassium for plant growth.
It is used to treat cases of extremely low blood pressure.
It is used in cooking as a substituent for sodium chloride since it is required in a lesser amount.
It is used for cooking food for high blood pressure patients.
It is used in the industry as the raw material to manufacture potassium metal.
It is used in the soap industry as a water softening agent as an alternative to sodium chloride.
Potassium chloride can be used in the calibration of radiation monitoring equipments as a source for beta radiation.
Potassium chloride is used for the flux in oxy-fuel welding machines for the welding of aluminum. This is one of the important KCL uses. insulin deficiency insulin-replacement treatmen gastrointestinal infection or diarrheal and vomiting kidney problems eye drops and contact lens care. a low sodium food substitute medication administered orally, via injection or intravenously.
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