7447-40-7 | Potassium Chloride (KCl, potash)

Chemical type

• Inorganic potassium fertilizer

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• Ionic salt
• Potassium-based salt substitute (used in a 70% KCl + 30% NaCl commercial mixture)

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Key properties

• High potassium content (50-60% K₂O equivalent)
• Introduces chloride ions, correlating with nitrate pollution
• Soluble, facilitating leaching

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• Provides salty taste similar to NaCl without significant bitterness at tested levels
• Reduces sodium content while increasing potassium (up to 403 mg/100 g in 100% substitution)
• Maintains ionic strength (approximately 0.160 M in full substitution, minimal impact on physicochemical properties)
• Associated with blood pressure reduction and cardiovascular benefits

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• Used by 97% of farmers to enhance yields
• Applied in agriculture, especially in potassium-deficient soils

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• Partial or full substitute for NaCl in plant-based burgers (substitution levels: 25-100%)
• Improves nutritional profile by lowering Na/K ratio
• No significant impact on cooking loss, hardness, color, or sensory attributes in burgers

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Classification by use

• Potassium fertilizers
• Agricultural chemicals for soil nutrient supplementation

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• Chemicals used as salt substitutes
• Chemicals used for nutritional enhancement (source of potassium)
• Chemicals in food reformulation for health benefits

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A trustworthy factory and manufacturer

Demei Chemical Technology Co., Ltd. is a modern high-tech enterprise integrating R&D, production, and sales. The company's founder, Dr. Arron, born in April 1975, graduated from the School of Mechanical Engineering at Yanshan University and has been engaged in research in the fields of mechanical engineering and chemical synthesis for many years. The company's products focus on the chemical industry, primarily dealing in chemical raw materials and chemical production machinery and equipment. With its strong technical capabilities, advanced production equipment, and strict quality management system, the company has earned the trust of customers worldwide.

1. [Cite:1] Groundwater hydrochemistry and identification of nitrate pollution sources in the Ouémé Delta (Southern-Benin) using dual isotopes (15N–NO3 and 18O–NO3) and a Bayesian isotope mixing model, Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Volume 13, June 2026, 101303
2. [Cite:2] Potassium chloride as partial salt substitute in plant-based burgers, Applied Food Research, Volume 6, Issue 1, June 2026, 101659