Potassium Chloride (KCl) is an essential mineral salt that plays a vital role in maintaining normal body functions. It is a primary source of potassium, an important electrolyte that helps regulate fluid balance, nerve function, and muscle contraction, including the normal rhythm of the heart. Potassium Chloride is commonly used to treat or prevent low potassium levels (hypokalemia), which can occur due to certain medications (like diuretics), vomiting, diarrhea, or medical conditions. It is available in various forms such as tablets, capsules, oral solutions, and injectable preparations, depending on the clinical requirement. In addition to its medical use, Potassium Chloride is also used in food processing as a salt substitute and in various industrial applications.
APPLICATION :
Used as a fertilizer (muriate of potash) to provide essential potassium for healthy plant growth and higher crop yield.
Widely used in the pharmaceutical industry as a potassium supplement to prevent or treat low potassium levels in the body.
Applied in the food industry as a low-sodium salt substitute, helping to reduce sodium content while maintaining salty taste.
Used in various industrial processes for the manufacture of other potassium-based chemicals.
Utilized in some water treatment processes and brine solutions in different chemical industries.