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Chemical DictionaryCAS: 7447-40-7
Potassium Chloride
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE=Muriate of potash
Potassium Chloride
It is a white or colorless crystalline, odorless inorganic metal salt that dissolves well in water.
Uses and Benefits
•Increases disease resistance in plants and improves fruit quality.
Applications
✓Basic K (potassium) component in agricultural blended NPK fertilizers. Clay swelling inhibitor in drilling muds.
Technical Identity
IUPAC / Trade NamePotassium Chloride
Chemical FormulaKCl
CAS Number7447-40-7
EC Number231-211-8
Molecular Weight74.55
Industry CategoryGeneral Industrial
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