Potassium chloride (also known as KCl or potassium salt) is a metal halide salt composed of potassium and chlorine. It is odorless and has a white or colorless vitreous crystal appearance.
| Potassium Chloride (Molecular Biology) - Specification | |
| Categories | Laboratory chemicals, Reagents for molecular biology |
| Grade | Molecular Biology |
| Assay | 99.5%+ |
| Appearance (Form) | Powder, crystals, crystalline powder and/or chunks |
| Melting point | 770 °C(lit.) |
| Solubility | H2O: soluble1 M, clear, colorless |
| Density | 1.98 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| Potassium Chloride GR - Specification | |
| Categories | Inorganic chemicals, Potassium compounds |
| Assay | 99%+ |
| Appearance (Form) | Crystals, crystalline powder |
| Melting point | 770 °C(lit.) |
| Identification | Passes test |
| Density | 1.98 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| pH (2% solution) | 5.5-8.5 |
| Maximum Limits of Impurities | |
| Bromide (Br) | 0.01% |
| Iodide (I) | 0.002% |
| Sulphate (SO4) | 0.003% |
| Phosphate (PO4) | 0.003% |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) | 0.0005% |
| Loss on drying (130°C) | 0.2% |
Safety Information
- Personal Protective Equipment Eye shields, Gloves, type N95 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
- Safety Statements 22-24/25
- WGK Germany 1
- RTECS TS8050000
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