Potassium chloride, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

The main use of potassium chloride is in the manufacture of fertilizers. It finds use in medicine as an electrolyte replenisher, and to treat hypokalemia with its pharmaceutical preparation, a condition in which the level of potassium will be low in blood. Further it finds use as a flux agent in welding and metal casting. It is useful in water softener units, certain de-icing products and calibration of the radiation monitoring equipment. It finds use as a scotophor in dark-trace CRTs.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
The main use of potassium chloride is in the manufacture of fertilizers. It finds use in medicine as an electrolyte replenisher, and to treat hypokalemia with its pharmaceutical preparation, a condition in which the level of potassium will be low in blood. Further it finds use as a flux agent in welding and metal casting. It is useful in water softener units, certain de-icing products and calibration of the radiation monitoring equipment. It finds use as a scotophor in dark-trace CRTs.

Solubility
Insoluble in water. Slightly soluble in alcohol. Insoluble in ether.

Notes
Hygroscopic.

Specifications

• Boiling Point: 1500°C (sublimation)
• Melting Point: 773°C
• Quantity: 5000 g
• Merck Index: 14,7621
• Solubility Information: Freely soluble in water. Slightly soluble in alcohol. Insoluble in ether.
• Formula Weight: 74.55
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Odor: Odorless
• Refractive Index: 1.49
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 1.984
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium chloride

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	231-211-8
RTECSNumber	TS8050000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only