Potassium Chloride

KCl

IUPAC: Potassium chloride

CAS: 7447-40-7

Übersicht

Potassium chloride is a salt used as a fertilizer and salt substitute. It is the most common potassium compound in agriculture.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Chlorine Cl 1 35,4500
Potassium K 1 39,0980

Elementare Zusammensetzung

Cl
Chlorine ×1
47,6%
K
Potassium ×1
52,4%

Verwendung

  • • Fertilizer (potash)
  • • Salt substitute
  • • Medical IV fluids
  • • Lethal injection component

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ KCl is used as a low-sodium salt alternative but tastes bitter to many people

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Toxic in large doses

Structure

SMILES

[Cl-].[K+]

Eigenschaften

Typ
salt
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
74,55 g/mol
Dichte
1,9800 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
770,0 °C
Siedepunkt
1420,0 °C
Löslichkeit
344 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
73,9326
TPSA
0,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
2
Complexity
2,0

Verwandte Verbindungen

Diammonium Phosphate

(NH₄)₂HPO₄

Ammonium Chloride

NH₄Cl

Barium Chloride

BaCl₂

Cadmium Sulfide

CdS

Calcium Sulfate

CaSO₄

Cerium(III) Chloride

CeCl₃

Copper(II) Sulfide

CuS

Ammonium Sulfate

(NH₄)₂SO₄

Ammonium Bicarbonate

NH₄HCO₃

Calcium Propionate

Ca(C₂H₅COO)₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Potassium Chloride?
Potassium Chloride (KCl) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Potassium chloride.
What is the molecular weight of Potassium Chloride?
Potassium Chloride has a molar mass of 74.55 g/mol.
What state is Potassium Chloride at room temperature?
Potassium Chloride is a solid at room temperature.
Is Potassium Chloride organic or inorganic?
Potassium Chloride is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Potassium Chloride?
Potassium Chloride (KCl) is composed of Chlorine (Cl), Potassium (K).