Potassium Chloride
SKU: RXSOL-81-8102-050
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.
Application
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.
Other names
Sylvite common name
Muriate of potash Potassium Chloride
Identifiers
CAS number
[7447-40-7]
RTECS number
TS8050000
ChemSpiderID
4707
Properties
Molecular formula
KCl
Molar mass
74.55 g/mol
Appearance
white crystalline solid
Density
1.987 g/cm3
Melting point
775 °C
Boiling point
ca. 1500 °C
Solubilityin water
28.1 g/100 ml (0 °C)
34.0 g/100 ml (20 °C)
56.7 g/100 ml (100 °C);
EU Index
Not listed
Flash point
Non-flammable