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

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11344999	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 087626.18	50 g
11354999	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 087626.30	250 g

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.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7447-40-7
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 74.55
• InChI Key: WCUXLLCKKVVCTQ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• PubChem CID: 4873
• SMILES: [Cl-].[K+]

• Molecular Formula: ClK
• MDL Number: MFCD00011360
• Synonym: potassium chloride, enseal, muriate of potash, klotrix, sylvite, slow-k, potassium chloride kcl, klor-con, chlorvescent, kalitabs
• ChEBI: CHEBI:32588

Specifications

• Boiling Point: 1500°C (sublimation)
• CAS: 7447-40-7
• Physical Form: Powder
• Molecular Formula: ClK
• Synonym: potassium chloride, enseal, muriate of potash, klotrix, sylvite, slow-k, potassium chloride kcl, klor-con, chlorvescent, kalitabs
• InChI Key: WCUXLLCKKVVCTQ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• IUPAC Name: potassium;chloride
• PubChem CID: 4873
• Formula Weight: 74.55
• Refractive Index: 1.49
• Density: 1.984 g/cm³ at 20°C

• Melting Point: 773°C
• Color: White
• Assay Percent Range: 99.995% (metals basis)
• MDL Number: MFCD00011360
• Solubility Information: Freely soluble in water. Slightly soluble in alcohol. Insoluble in ether.
• SMILES: [Cl-].[K+]
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 74.55
• ChEBI: CHEBI:32588
• Odor: Odorless
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium chloride

Safety and Handling

H303: May be harmful if swallowed.

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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only