káliumklorid

Káliumklorid, also known as potassium chloride, is an ionic salt with the chemical formula KCl. It is composed of potassium and chlorine ions. In its pure form, it is a white crystalline solid. Káliumklorid is a common laboratory reagent and is widely used in various industries.

This compound occurs naturally in minerals such as sylvite and carnallite. It is a highly soluble salt in water. Káliumklorid has a melting point of 770 degrees Celsius and a boiling point of 1420 degrees Celsius. It is also an important nutrient for plants, playing a crucial role in photosynthesis, protein synthesis, and water regulation within the plant.

Industrially, káliumklorid is primarily extracted from underground salt deposits or evaporated from seawater and brines. Its major application is as a fertilizer to supplement potassium in agricultural soils. It is also used in the production of other potassium compounds, in food processing as a salt substitute and stabilizer, and in various medical applications, including as a treatment for potassium deficiency. In the chemical industry, it serves as a flux in metallurgy and as a component in certain types of glass and ceramics.