Potassium Chloride 

Description

Potassium Chloride, also known by various other names such as chloroplast, is an important chemical for the body that is used as an electrolyte source. It can be considered the most widely used potassium salt, which is available in three colors: white, pink, or colorless, and it is mainly available in crystal form. The human body needs a certain amount of potassium, and its deficiency disrupts the function of the body’s cells. Shanghai Chemex is one of the most reputable suppliers of this chemical in the world.

Physical and Chemical Properties of Potassium Chloride:

Potassium chloride with the chemical formula KCl is naturally present in powder or white or colorless solid crystals that contain a potassium cation and anion chloride. Due to the difference in electronegativity between its atoms, potassium, and chloride, it is in the category of polar materials; The most important physical and chemical properties of a metal halide such as solubility or PH are summarized in the table below:

Name	potassium chloride
Molecular weight (g/mol)	74.55
Density (g/cm³)	1.98
Melting point (°C)	770
Boiling point (°C)	1420
Solubility in water	Soluble
PH	5.5
Chemical Structure Depiction

Synthesis and Production Potassium Chloride:

To produce potassium chloride, we need to process its ore. At First, we must purify the ore, then the ore will be cut into smaller pieces, and in the next step, concentration must be performed on it. The concentration process affects the quality and purity of the final material and there are several methods to perform this step.

For example, here is one of the methods of production and processing of metal halide salt: The name of this method is the drying process which consists of 6 steps; In the first stage, as mentioned, the ore is crushed by large mills or by special hammers into smaller pieces. In the next step, by adding water to these chopped parts, we can have a slurry containing potassium chloride salt. In the next step, in the magnetic separation step, potassium chloride is separated from sodium chloride and after that, it is dried and purification is performed on it, now this salt has been processed and is ready to use.

Potassium Chloride Uses:

As mentioned, the applications of this chemical are very wide, the most important of which we will get acquainted within the following:

• It is used in the agricultural industry and also in the production process of chemical fertilizers, this chemical fertilizer is called potash, which is very helpful in maintaining and helping the growth of plants and agricultural products.
• This element is necessary for heart muscle contraction, energy production, synthesis of nucleic acids, maintenance of blood pressure, and normal kidney function. It is used in medicine as an oral or injectable drug, the level of potassium in the body affects the function of the nervous system and improves the function of various cells. The deficiency of this substance in the body disrupts the function of body cells. It is possible and we need to bring the level of this product to the desired level by taking medicine.
• It is also widely used in industry and is an important consumable in many industrial units.
• This metal composition is also used in low tonnage products or laboratory products, for example in the production of health soaps or food products, and people, whose consumption of table salt is harmful can use this salt as an alternative.

• It is also widely used in industry and is an important consumable in many industrial units.
• This metal composition is also used in low tonnage products or laboratory products, for example in the production of health soaps or food products, and people, whose consumption of table salt is harmful can use this salt as an alternative.

Is potassium chloride injectable?

The important point in this regard is that this product should not be injected directly into the patient’s body, the next point is that this product is concentrated and should be diluted before use, the use of this drug for patients with kidney failure or Damage to various tissues or severe burns is not recommended at all and is prohibited for them.

Safety:

High levels of this metal halide salt are harmful to the body and can cause death. Taking this drug can also have side effects, which include vomiting or stomach pain, or bloating.

Transporting and storage:

Store this material in a cool, dry place away from heat.