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Catalog number A11662.0G
also known as A11662-0G
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Potassium chloride, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog numberA11662.0G
Price (USD)/ Each
576.65
Online exclusive
640.00 Save 63.35 (10%)
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS7447-40-7
IUPAC Namepotassium chloride
Molecular FormulaClK
InChI KeyWCUXLLCKKVVCTQ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES[Cl-].[K+]
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Specifications
Specification Sheet
Specification SheetAppearance (Color)White
Assay (Titration ex Chloride)≥98.5% to ≤101.5%
CommentContains Anti Caking Agent (~0.8% magnesium hydroxide carbonate)
FormCrystalline powder or powder or crystals
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.
Applications
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.
Solubility
Insoluble in water. Slightly soluble in alcohol. Insoluble in ether.
Notes
Hygroscopic.
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.
Solubility
Insoluble in water. Slightly soluble in alcohol. Insoluble in ether.
Notes
Hygroscopic.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Sindt, J. O.; Alexander, A. J.; Camp, P. J. Structure and Dynamics of Potassium Chloride in Aqueous Solution. J. Phys. Chem. B. 2014, 118 (31), 9404-9413.
- Stil, A.; Xavier,C. J.; Liabeuf, S.; Brocard, C.; Delpire, E.; Vinay, L.; Viemari, J. C. Contribution of the Potassium-Chloride Co-transporter KCC2 to the Modulation of Lumbar Spinal Networks in Mice. Eur. J. Neurosci. 2011, 33 (7), 1212-1222.