Potassium chloride (KCl) is a chemical compound composed of potassium and chlorine. It is a white crystalline salt with the chemical formula KCl. Potassium chloride is widely used in various applications, including agriculture, food processing, medical treatments, and industrial processes. Here are some key points about potassium chloride:
Solubility: Potassium chloride is highly soluble in water, which makes it suitable for use in liquid fertilizers and irrigation systems.
Agricultural Use: Potassium chloride is a common source of potassium in fertilizers. Potassium is an essential nutrient for plant growth, contributing to processes like photosynthesis, enzyme activation, and osmoregulation.
It is particularly beneficial for crops that have a high demand for potassium, such as fruits and vegetables.
Fertilizer Grades: Potassium chloride is available in different fertilizer grades, with varying concentrations of potassium. The two primary grades are Muriate of Potash (MOP) and Sulfate of Potash (SOP).
Industrial Applications: Potassium chloride is used in various industrial processes, including the production of certain chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and metal processing.
It is employed in water softening systems to replace calcium and magnesium ions with potassium ions.
Food Additive: In the food industry, potassium chloride is used as a salt substitute for individuals seeking to reduce their sodium intake. It is often found in low-sodium or "lite" products.
Medical Uses: Potassium chloride is used medically, both as a supplement for individuals with potassium deficiencies and as part of intravenous fluids.
It is also used in certain medical tests and diagnostic procedures.
Compatibility: Potassium chloride is generally compatible with other fertilizers, and it can be used in combination with them to provide a balanced nutrient profile for plants.
Safety Considerations: While potassium chloride is generally recognized as safe when used appropriately, excessive intake can have health implications. Individuals with certain medical conditions, such as kidney problems, may need to monitor their potassium intake.
Environmental Impact: The application of potassium chloride in agriculture should be done responsibly to minimize environmental impact, such as nutrient runoff into water bodies.
1.Name: Sodium nitrate
Chemical formula: NaNO3
Formula weght:84.99
2.Property:
(1) ordinary sodium nitrate: white little crystals or light yellow
(2) dry powder sodium nitrate: non-caking, showing loose status.
Density:2.257. It is liable to deliquesce, dissolved in water, soluble in liquid ammonia, slightly soluble in ethanol and glycerin, Melting Point:308. While being heated up to about 380 it will decompose and release oxygen and turn into sodium nitrite,as the heating goes on, it will decompose into oxygen, nitrogen and nitrogen oxide. It has strong oxidability and can cause combustion explosion if being mixed with organic substance, sulfur, sodium nitrate etc.
3. Usage:Â it has been wildly used in the glass industry, dye, dynamite, metallurgy, machinery, ceramic etc.
4. Specification: (Technical Standards:GB/T4553-2002)
Item Unit High G. First G. Qualified G. Dry powder G.
Assay % 99.7 99.3 98.5 99.3
Sodium nitrite % 0.01 0.02 0.15 0.02
Chlorides % 0.25 0.30 -- 0.25
Water insolubles % 0.03 0.06 -- 0.03
Moisture % 1.0 1.5 2.00 0.2
Carbonates % 0.05 0.10 -- 0.1
Iron % 0.005 -- -- 0.005
Loose degree -- -- -- 95
5.Package: net 25kg/50kg net each in plasic woven inner plasic bag,or 500kg net each in flexible container.
Potash (potassium chloride) is the most widely used potassium source in agriculture. It is also known as Muriate of Potash (MOP) with an analysis of 0-0-62. The chemical formula is KCl. Application of potash enhances firmness, texture, flavor, size and color of fruit crops, and increases oil content of oil crops.
It is also a main raw material to produce potassium sulphate fertilizer.
Handling and Storage: Store in a cool and dry place, away from moisture, heat. Protect the materials from the sun or rain during transportation.
Item Specification
Appearance: White Powder
Potassium Chloride %: Min 98
K2O %: Min 62
Water (H2O) %: Max 0.2
Insoluble Matter %: Max 0.3
NaCL %: Max 2
Chloride (Cl) %: Min 46
Product Nature
Molecular formula: Na2SO4
Molecular weight: 142.04
Property: white granular crystal or powder
Use
As filler of detergent, the making of sodium sulphide, water glass, or used in papermaking, glass, dye and used as filler, dyeing auxiliary, laxative, antidote, t also can be used in fiber, leather, metallurgy, enamel and soap.
Specifications
Item GB6009-2003
Type First grade Result of common product Result of neutral product
Na2SO4 99.0 99.20 99 40
Water insoluble matter %0.05 0.02 03
Ca & Mg %(Mg) 0.15 0.02 02
Chloride %(Cl) 0.35 0.23 20
(Fe) 0.002 0.0001 0001
Moisture % 0.20 0.02 02
Whiteness % 82 88 85
Packing and Storage
Knitted bags lined polyethylene plastic bags double packaging, Weighing 25Kg/50KG/1000Kg. Transportation-and harsh rain. Stored in a cool, ventilated, dry place.
Purity: 85% - 99.5%
Granular Particle size :from 0.15 mm to 5 cm
Usage: for dye , alkali ,textile ,drilling oil , water treatment ,melting snow/de-icing , food , pharmaceutical and so on
Packing
250gram,500gram,750gram,1KG, 2LB,3LB, 4LB, 10LB PE&PET complex plastic bags or bottle in cartons, 20kg,25kg, 50kg ,1000kg,1200kg,1250kg plastic woven bags and kraft paper bag with PE inside.
Product name :Sodium Tetraborate Pentahydrate
Molecular formula: Na2B4O7�·5H2O
Analysis items Standard
Appearance White crystalline
B2O3 47.76%-49.35%
Na2B4O7�·5H2O 99.99%-103.24%
Na2O 21.25%-21.95%
SO4 135 ppm max
Cl 70 ppm max
Fe 5 ppm max
Insoluble matter in water 150 ppm max
Chemical name:Magnesium nitrate
Molecular formula:Mg(NO3)2.6H2O
Molecular weight:256.40
Property:soluble in water,liquid ammonia, methanol and ethanol.Stable at room temperature, the relative density of 1.461, higher than the melting point of 95�°C off the water to generate alkaline magnesium nitrate, heated to 300�°C begins to decompose above 400�°C to completely decompose into magnesium oxide and Nitrogen oxide gas.
Quality standard:
Item Indicator
Industrial grade Agriculture grade
Magnesium nitrate (Mg(NO3)2.6H2O) â?¥98.0% â?¥98.0%
PH value â?¥4 ---
Heavy metal â?¤0.002 ---
Water insoluble â?¤0.05% â?¤0.1%
Iron â?¤0.001% ---
Magnesium oxide content(CaO) --- â?¥15%
Nitrogen content(N) --- â?¥10.7%
Use:Concentrated nitric acid for industrial de-water agent, manufacture of explosives, catalysts and other magnesium salts and nitrates catalyst raw materials, wheat ashing agent.Used in agriculture, magnesium soluble fertilizer for soilless culture.
Packing:25/50KGlined with plastic bag and exterior is woven bagPacking or according to customers requirements.
1.Purity 98% white granule
2.Used for fertilizer or industrial material
3.Export Asia/Europe
4.ISO9001
