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Inorganic Chemicals > Potassium Compounds > Potassium Chloride
... > Inorganic Chemicals > Electrolytes > Ions > Anions > Chlorides > Potassium Chloride
Inorganic Chemicals > Chlorine Compounds > Hydrochloric Acid > Chlorides > Potassium Chloride
... > Inorganic Chemicals > Acids > Acids, Noncarboxylic > Hydrochloric Acid > Chlorides > Potassium Chloride

Preferred term

Potassium Chloride  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Slow-K

Scope note

  • A white crystal or crystalline powder used in BUFFERS; FERTILIZERS; and EXPLOSIVES. It can be used to replenish ELECTROLYTES and restore WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE in treating HYPOKALEMIA.

History note

  • 66(64)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D011189

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