Potassium chloride is an industrial chemical widely used in various fields.
Technical specifications:
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CAS number: 7447-40-7
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Molecular weight: 74.55 g/mol.
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State: White crystalline solid, odorless.
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Density: 1.984 g/cm³.
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Melting point: 770 °C (1,420 °F, 1,040 K).
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Boiling point: 1,420 °C (2,590 °F, 1,690 K).
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Solubility in water: 339.7 g/L (at 20 °C).
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Solubility in solvents: Soluble in glycerol, alkalis, ethanol; slightly soluble in alcohol; insoluble in ether.
Applications:
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Used in agriculture and pharmaceuticals.
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Widely utilized in fertilizer production, known as Muriate of Potash (MOP), to enrich soil with potassium, promote plant growth, and increase crop yield.
Storage and usage:
It is widely used in laboratories, research centers, production facilities, and factories.
