Potassium Chloride 99.9% BP

Potassium Chloride (KCl): a metal halide salt consisting of potassium and chlorine. In its pure form, it appears as odourless, white or colourless vitreous crystals. It is highly soluble in water, and its aqueous solutions have a characteristic salt-like taste. KCl has diverse applications across various fields, including medicine, scientific research, and food processing. t has been purified to meet the standards of the British Pharmacopoeia

Shipped from Manchester, UK Facility: Our Potassium Chloride 99-100.5% is sourced and packaged using non-toxic, chemical-resistant containers, ensuring reliable quality for our customers.

Frequent Uses

Cleaning and De-icing

Potassium Chloride can be used for de-icing driveways, walkways, and steps during the winter months. It’s less corrosive than salt, making it safer for concrete surfaces, vehicles, and plants.

Soil Nutrients

In gardening and landscaping, potassium chloride can be used to correct potassium deficiencies in soil. Potassium is essential for plant health, aiding in root development, flower and fruit production.

Water Softening

Commonly used in water softeners as an eco-friendly alternative to sodium chloride (table salt). It helps remove minerals like calcium and magnesium from hard water, preventing buildup in household appliances.

Assay (%): 99.0 - 101
Solution clarity: Clear
Solution colour: Colourless
Acidity or alkalinity: Corresponds to test
Loss on drying (%): < 1.0
Bromides (%): < 0.1
Iodides: Corresponds to test
Sulphates (%): < 0.03
Barium: Corresponds to test
Heavy metals (%): < 0.001
Iron (%): < 0.002
Mg and alkali-earth metals (%): < 0.02
Sodium (%): < 0.1
Aluminium (%): < 0.0001