Potassium chloride
HS code 310420Formula KCl
Potassium ions stop reactive clays from swelling, which is why KCl is the base of inhibitive water-based muds. We trade white crystalline KCl with a minimum purity of 96 %, in jumbo bags or in bulk.
- Drilling fluid additive
- Inhibits clay swelling
- Water treatment
- Chemical industries
Specification
| Property | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Potassium chloride (KCl) | % | ≥ 96.28 |
| Potassium (K) | % | ≥ 50.41 |
| Sodium (Na) | % | ≤ 1.45 |
| Magnesium (Mg) | % | ≤ 0.24 |
| Calcium (Ca) | % | ≤ 0.05 |
| Moisture (25 °C) | % | ≤ 0.50 |
| Insolubles | % | Nil |
Typical values from current supply. The binding values are those on the contract and the Certificate of Analysis for each lot.
Available forms
- White crystals
Grades
- Purity min. 96 %
Packaging
- 1 t jumbo bags
- Bulk in open-top vessels and barges
Main applications
- Oilfield drilling additive
- Water treatment
Trade terms
- Supply in 20' and 40' containers, or in bulk where noted
- Every bag labelled with batch number and net weight
- Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment
- Technical data sheet (TDS) and MSDS on request
- Free samples for qualification
- FOB or CFR offers, lot sizes to suit your programme
Values that set the price
- KCl purity
- Jumbo bags or bulk
- Lot size and loading port
- Destination port for CFR offers
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