POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
| Article No. | 540208 |
| Grade | AR |
| Purity | 99.9% |
| CAS No. | 7447-40-7 |
| Molecular Formula | KCl |
| Molecular Weight | 74.56 |
| H.S. Code | 3104.2000 |
| Shelf Life | 60 Months |
Physical properties
| Physical state at 20 °C | Solid |
| Colour | White crystalline |
| Odour | Odourless |
| pH value | 5.5 – 8.5 |
| Melting point/Freezing point [°C] | 770 °C |
| Boiling point [°C] | 1420 °C |
| Density [g/cm³] | 1.98 |
| Solubility in water [% weight] | Soluble in water |
Specifications
| Appearance | White or almost white, crystalline powder or colourless crystals |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water |
| Identification | a) gives the reaction of chloride, b) gives the reaction of potassium |
| Acidity or Alkalinity | Passes test |
| Bromides | Max 0.1% |
| Iodides | Passes test |
| Sulfates | Max 300 ppm |
| Barium | Passes test |
| Loss on drying | Max 1.0% |
| Assay | 99-101% |
| Packings | 500 gm -kg |
