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Potassium chloride, ACS, 99.0-100.5%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Potassium chloride is used to replenish electrolytes and restore water electrolyte balance in treating hypokalemia. It is also used in buffers, fertilizers and explosives and finds useful in medicine, scientific applications, and food processing. It plays an important role for the extraction and solubilization of proteins. It acts as a fire extinguishing agent in portable and wheeled fire extinguishers. It may be used as a softener unit in household water, which is an alternative to sodium chloride.
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.
- In buffer solution, electrode cells, photography, lab reagent, fertilizer, spectroscopy
Specifications
Boiling Point
1500°C (sublimation)
Melting Point
773°C
Physical Form
Crystalline
Quantity
250 g
Assay Percent Range
99.0 to 100.5%
Merck Index
14,7621
Solubility Information
Soluble in water,glycerol and alkalies; Slightly soluble in alcohol and insoluble in ether.
IUPAC Name
potassium chloride
Formula Weight
74.55
Percent Purity
99.0 to 100.5%
EINECSNumber
231-211-8
RTECSNumber
TS8050000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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