Cloreto de potássio

Potassium chloride (KCl) is used in drug preparations and as a food additive and chemicalreagent. It is possible to reduce the sodium in your diet by substituting potassium chloride fortable salt (sodium chloride), which may be healthier. Molten potassium chloride is also usedin the electrolytic production of metallic potassium. KCl is also found in seawater brine andcan be extracted from the mineral carnallite.
Potassium chloride, KCI, also known as potassium muriate and sylvite, is a colorless crystalline solid with a salty taste that melts at 776°C (1420 OF). It is soluble in water, but insoluble in alcohol. Potassium chloride is used in fertilizers, pharmaceuticals, photography, and as a salt substitute.