Potassium Chloride

Potassium Chloride (KCl) is an essential inorganic salt, a white crystal or powder, widely used as a vital electrolyte supplement to treat low potassium (hypokalemia) and as the primary potassium fertilizer (muriate of potash) in agriculture.

Characteristics of Potassium Chloride:

Formula: KCl

Appearance: White or colorless crystal, odorless, salt-like taste when dissolved.

Solubility: Readily dissolves in water.

Source: Mined from ancient marine deposits (sylvite) or extracted from brines.

Uses and Applications of Potassium Chloride:

Agricultural Uses:

Primary Potassium Source: Accounts for about 90% of potassium fertilizers.

Nutrient: Provides essential potassium (K) for plant growth.

Industrial and Scientific Uses:

Potassium chloride has numerous non-medical and non-agricultural applications.

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.

Radiation Calibration: Due to the natural presence of the potassium-40 isotope, it is used as a beta radiation source for calibrating radiation monitoring equipment.

Packaging: 25 Kg. Bag & 50 Kg. Bag