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Potassium Chloride
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Potassium Chloride |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Potassium chloride;KCl;Muriate of potash |
| Chinese name | 氯化钾 |
| Chinese synonyms | 钾盐;氯化钾;氯化钾盐 |
| Chemical category | Fertilizers |
| CAS No. | 7447-40-7 |
| EINECS No. | 231-211-8 |
| Molecular formula | KCl |
| Molecular weight | 74.55 |
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Technical indicators
KCl content ≥98.0% (fertilizer grade) or ≥99.5% (pharmaceutical grade); moisture ≤0.5%; NaCl ≤1.0%
Performance characteristics
White crystalline powder or granules, soluble in water, high potassium content
Application scenarios
Agricultural potassium fertilizer, pharmaceutical electrolyte supplement, food additive, industrial chemicals