| Formula / Notation | KCl |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 7447-40-7 |
| Molecular Weight | 74.55 |
| Melting Point | 1418 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | Sublimes at 2732 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.984 (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | greater than 100 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Potassium chloride appears as white colorless cubic crystals. Strong saline taste. (NTP, 1992) |
| Also Known As | 7447-40-7; Klotrix; Sylvite; Enseal; Slow-K; Muriate of potash; Klor-Con; Neobakasal; Chlorvescent; Acronitol |
| Category | Salts |
What is Potassium chloride?
Potassium chloride is a metal chloride salt with a K(+) counterion. It has a role as a NMR chemical shift reference compound and a fertilizer. It is an inorganic potassium salt, a potassium salt and an inorganic chloride.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: potassium chloride
Other Names / Synonyms: 7447-40-7; Klotrix; Sylvite; Enseal; Slow-K; Muriate of potash; Klor-Con; Neobakasal; Chlorvescent; Acronitol
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 1418 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | Sublimes at 2732 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.984 (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 74.55 |
| Solubility | greater than 100 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Potassium chloride appears as white colorless cubic crystals. Strong saline taste. (NTP, 1992) |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Potassium chloride is a metal chloride salt with a K(+) counterion. It has a role as a NMR chemical shift reference compound and a fertilizer. It is an inorganic potassium salt, a potassium salt and an inorganic chloride.
Used in food preservation, water treatment, chemical synthesis, fertilizers, and pharmaceutical applications.
Irritant or toxic depending on specific salt. Some salts are oxidising agents or toxic to aquatic environments. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Potassium chloride is: KCl