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Potassium Chloride
Potassium Chloride is a high purity, dry crystalline inorganic/metal halide salt composed of potassium and chlolrine, KCl. It has a molar mass of 74.551 g/mol and occurs naturally as the mineral slyvite. Potassium chloride is often referred to as muriate of potash (MOP), particularly when used as a fertilizer.
RXSOL-81-8102-050 is used in medicines to prevent or treat low potassium levels in the body. Potassium is a mineral that your body needs for proper functioning of the heart, muscles, kidneys, nerves, and digestive system.
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Other names |
Sylvite common name |
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Identifiers |
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CAS number |
[7447-40-7] |
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RTECS number |
TS8050000 |
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ChemSpiderID |
4707 |
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Properties |
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Molecular formula |
KCl |
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Molar mass |
74.55 g/mol |
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Appearance |
white crystalline solid |
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Density |
1.987 g/cm3 |
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Melting point |
775 °C |
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Boiling point |
ca. 1500 °C |
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Solubilityin water |
28.1 g/100 ml (0 °C) |
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EU Index |
Not listed |
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Flash point |
Non-flammable |
Appearance White free flowing crystalline powder
Density 1.98 SG
Bulk Density 71 to 78 Ib/ ft³
Aqueous Solubility Up to 24%, 278.9 gL of solution at 68˚F (20˚C)
Purity >99%
K20 62% and above