Potassium Chloride
Potassium Chloride is a white crystalline powder which readily dissolves in water. In solid form it has a weak, bitter, unsalty flavor. Potassium chloride is a naturally occurring mineral.
- Synonyms
- muriate of potash, MOP, E508
- Chemical Formula
- KCl
- CAS Number
- 7447-40-7
Characteristics
- Molar Weight
- 74,5513 g/mol
- Melting Point
- 770°C
- Boiling Point
- 1,420°C
- Density
- 1.984 g/cm³
- Forms
- Powder, White, Crystalline
Uses and Applications
Key applications
- anti-settling agent
- Hardening agent
- Food additive
- De-icer
- Flavouring agent
- Oil and Gas
- Pharmaceuticals
- Macronutrient
- Feedstock