Potassium Chloride

KCl

IUPAC: Potassium chloride

CAS: 7447-40-7

Descripción general

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

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Chlorine Cl 1 35,4500
Potassium K 1 39,0980

Composición elemental

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

Usos

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

Datos curiosos

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

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Toxic in large doses

Structure

SMILES

[Cl-].[K+]

Propiedades

Tipo
salt
Estado
solid
Masa molar
74,55 g/mol
Densidad
1,9800 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
770,0 °C
Punto de ebullición
1420,0 °C
Solubilidad
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

Compuestos relacionados

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).