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Inorganic Salts

Potassium Chloride Molecular biology

RA002114 CAS 7447-40-7 Molecular Biology

Identity

Product code
RA002114
CAS number
7447-40-7
Grade
Molecular Biology
Purity
99.5%
Molecular formula
KCl
Molecular weight
74.56

Classification

Applications
Molecular Biology

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Colour White crystalline —
Odour Odourless —
pH value 5.5 - 8.5 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 770 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 1420 °C °C
Density [g/cm3] 1.98 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] Soluble in water —

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance White crystalline powder — —
Barium (Ba) Max 0.001 % % —
Calcium (Ca) Max 0.001 % % —
Iron (Fe) Max 0.0005 % % —
Magnesium (Mg) Max 0.001 % % —
Sodium (Na) Max 0.02 % % —
Assay Min 99.5 % % titration
DNAase/RNAase/Proteases Not detectable — —
Loss on drying (at 130°C; 2 hrs) (130 °C) Max 0.5 % % —
pH 5.5 - 8.5 — —
Bromide (Br) Max 0.05 % % —
Iodide (I) Max 0.002 % % —
Sulphate (SO4) Max 0.005 % % —
Arsenic (As) Max 0.00005 % % —

6 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
500 g RA002114-PK-500G