Description
Potassium chloride solution
for Ag/AgCl electrodes, ~3 M KCl, saturated with silver chloride
Synonym(s):
Potassium chloride solution saturated with AgCl
Linear Formula:
KCl
CAS Number:
7447-40-7
Molecular Weight:
74.55
PubChem Substance ID:
24881800
NACRES:
NB.61
PROPERTIES
grade
for Ag/AgCl electrodes
Quality Level
100
quality
saturated with silver chloride
concentration
~3 M KCl
density
1.13 g/mL at 20 °C
InChI
1S/ClH.K/h1H;/q;+1/p-1
InChI key
WCUXLLCKKVVCTQ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
General description
KCl exists as a white ionic solid, and can be prepared by neutralizing HCl with potassium hydroxide solution. It is less soluble in hot water as compared to cold water. It occurs naturally as the minerals carnallite and sylvine. It is generally used as a fertilizer.[1][2]
SAFETY INFORMATION
Storage Class Code
12 - Non Combustible Liquids
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves