Potassium Chloride finds numerous uses, especially in the field of Agriculture, Medicine, Radiation, food & beverages, and more. Another well-known use of this salt is as a fire extinguisher.
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MUSCAT CHEMICAL TAG::
High Purity Potassium chloride used as a fire extinguishing agent, used in portable and wheeled fire extinguishers. Known as Super-K dry chemical, Potassium chloride is metal halide salt resulting more effective than sodium bicarbonate-based dry chemicals and was compatible with protein foam.
Potassium chloride is rated for B and C fires as Fire Extinguisher
Appearance White free flowing crystalline powder
Density 1.98 SG
Bulk Density 71 to 78 Ib/ ft³
Aqueous Solubility Up to 24%, 278.9 gL of solution at 68˚F (20˚C)
Purity 98.83%-99%
K20 62% and above
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Other names |
Sylvite common name |
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Identifiers |
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CAS number |
[7447-40-7] |
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RTECS number |
TS8050000 |
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ChemSpiderID |
4707 |
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Properties |
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Molecular formula |
KCl |
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Molar mass |
74.55 g/mol |
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Appearance |
white crystalline solid |
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Density |
1.987 g/cm3 |
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Melting point |
775 °C |
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Boiling point |
ca. 1500 °C |
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Solubilityin water |
28.1 g/100 ml (0 °C) |
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Hazards |
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MSDS |
ICSC 1450 |
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EU Index |
Not listed |
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Flash point |
Non-flammable |
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LD50 |
2600 mg/kg (oral/rat), 142 mg/kg (intravenous/rat) |
The salt readily dissolves in water without leaving a residue