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Potassium chloride, 99.995% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Supplier:  Thermo Scientific Chemicals 08762630

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Catalog No. AA8762630



Description

Description

The main use of potassium chloride is in the manufacture of fertilizers. It finds use in medicine as an electrolyte replenisher, and to treat hypokalemia with its pharmaceutical preparation, a condition in which the level of potassium will be low in blood. Further it finds use as a flux agent in welding and metal casting. It is useful in water softener units, certain de-icing products and calibration of the radiation monitoring equipment. It finds use as a scotophor in dark-trace CRTs.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Specifications

1500°C (sublimation)
773°C
White
250 g
ClK
potassium chloride, enseal, muriate of potash, klotrix, sylvite, slow-k, potassium chloride kcl, klor-con, chlorvescent, kalitabs
WCUXLLCKKVVCTQ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
potassium chloride
4873
74.55
1.49
1.984
Potassium chloride
7447-40-7
Powder
99.995% (metals basis)
MFCD00011360
Freely soluble in water. Slightly soluble in alcohol. Insoluble in ether.
[Cl-].[K+]
74.55
CHEBI:32588
Odorless
Hygroscopic

Chemical Identifiers

7447-40-7
74.55
WCUXLLCKKVVCTQ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
4873
[Cl-].[K+]
ClK
MFCD00011360
potassium chloride, enseal, muriate of potash, klotrix, sylvite, slow-k, potassium chloride kcl, klor-con, chlorvescent, kalitabs
CHEBI:32588
Safety and Handling

Safety and Handling

H303: May be harmful if swallowed.

EINECSNumber : 231-211-8

RTECSNumber : TS8050000

TSCA : Yes

Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

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