Potassium chloride AR, 500g

Molecular Formula: KCl

Synonyms: • Sylvite

• Muriate of potash

CAS Number: 7447-40-7

Molecular Weight: 74,555 g/mol

Description:

Potassium chloride is a metal halide salt composed of potassium and chlorine. It is odourless and has a white or colourless vitreous crystal appearance. The solid dissolves readily in water, and its solutions have a salt-like taste. The majority of the potassium chloride produced is used for making fertilizer, called potash, since the growth of many plants is limited by potassium availability. Potassium chloride sold as fertilizer is known as muriate of potash (MOP). The vast majority of potash fertilizer worldwide is sold as MOP.The majority of the potassium chloride produced is used for making fertilizer, called potash, since the growth of many plants is limited by potassium availability. Potassium chloride sold as fertilizer is known as muriate of potash (MOP). The vast majority of potash fertilizer worldwide is sold as MOP.

Safety:

Not classified as a hazardous chemical.