Potassium Chloride

Potassium Chloride (KCl) is a metal-halide salt composed of potassium and chlorine, appearing as white, odorless crystals. It is essential for treating low blood potassium (hypokalemia) and acts as a vital nutrient for plant growth in fertilizers. It is also widely used in fertilizers, food processing and industrial applications.

Applications of Potassium Chloride:

• Agricultural Uses:

• Primary Potassium Source: Potassium Chloride accounts for about 90% of potassium fertilizers.

• Nutrient: It provides essential potassium (K) for plant growth.

• Chemical Production: It serves as a raw material for the manufacturing of other potassium compounds, such as potassium hydroxide and potassium carbonate, used in making soaps, detergents and glass.

• Water Softening: It is an environmentally friendlier alternative to sodium chloride in residential water softening systems to reduce water hardness.

• De-icing: In colder climates, it is used as a de-icing agent on roads and pavements, as it is less corrosive to infrastructure than traditional salts.

• Laboratory Reagent: It is a common laboratory reagent, used in buffer solutions and as a reference standard for calibrating conductivity meters and pH electrodes.

• Metal Treatment: It is used in metallurgy for surface treatment, galvanizing and as a flux for welding aluminum.

• Medical (Electrolyte Replenisher): It treats hypokalemia caused by diuretics, vomiting, diarrhea or disease.

• Dietary Salt Substitute: It is used in food processing as a replacement for sodium chloride to lower sodium intake, helping to manage blood pressure.

• Industrial Applications: It is used in fertilizers, in water softeners and as a raw material in chemical manufacturing.

Potassium Chloride – Product Specifications:

• Chemical Name: Potassium Chloride

• Chemical Formula: KCl

• Molecular Weight: 74.55 g/mol

• Appearance: White or colorless crystalline powder / granules

• Odor: Odorless

• Solubility: Highly soluble in water

• pH (5% Solution): 5.0 – 7.5

• Density: Approx. 1.98 g/cm³

• Assay (KCl): 98% – 99% Min

• Potassium (as K₂O): 60% Min

• Moisture: 0.5% Max

• Sodium (Na): 0.5% Max

• Calcium (Ca): 0.1% Max

• Magnesium (Mg): 0.1% Max

• Water Insoluble Matter: 0.1% Max

• CAS Number: 7447-40-7

• HSN Code: 31042000 

• Grades Available: Fertilizer Grade (MOP – Muriate of Potash), Industrial Grade, Pharma Grade & Food Grade.

Packaging: 25 Kg. Bag & 50 Kg. Bag

MOQ: 50 Kg.