Potassium Chloride
Potassium Chloride
Potassium Chloride (KCl), commonly known as Muriate of Potash (MOP), is one of the most widely used potassic fertilizers in agriculture. It supplies essential potassium (K) in a highly concentrated form, which plays a vital role in photosynthesis, protein synthesis, water regulation, and overall plant metabolism. Adequate potassium improves crop yield, fruit quality, and resistance to pests, diseases, and abiotic stress.
Overview
Potassium Chloride (KCl), commonly known as Muriate of Potash (MOP), is one of the most widely used potassic fertilizers in agriculture. It supplies essential potassium (K) in a highly concentrated form, which plays a vital role in photosynthesis, protein synthesis, water regulation, and overall plant metabolism. Adequate potassium improves crop yield, fruit quality, and resistance to pests, diseases, and abiotic stress.
Key Features & Benefits
1)Rich source of Potassium (K₂O 60–62%).
2)Enhances photosynthesis and carbohydrate metabolism.
3)Improves crop quality by increasing fruit size, color, and sweetness.
4)Strengthens plants against drought, salinity, pests, and diseases.
5)Boosts protein and starch formation in crops.
6)Promotes higher yields and better marketable quality.
7)Cost-effective and widely available.
8)Suitable for soil application in major field crops.
2)Enhances photosynthesis and carbohydrate metabolism.
3)Improves crop quality by increasing fruit size, color, and sweetness.
4)Strengthens plants against drought, salinity, pests, and diseases.
5)Boosts protein and starch formation in crops.
6)Promotes higher yields and better marketable quality.
7)Cost-effective and widely available.
8)Suitable for soil application in major field crops.
Specifications & Packaging
1)Chemical Formula: KCl
2)Potassium Content (K₂O equivalent): 60–62%
3)Form: Crystalline granules / powder (red or white, depending on source)
4)Solubility: Highly water-soluble
5)Chloride Content (Cl⁻): 47–48%
6)Packaging: 5 kg, 10 kg, 25 kg, 50 kg HDPE bags with liner
2)Potassium Content (K₂O equivalent): 60–62%
3)Form: Crystalline granules / powder (red or white, depending on source)
4)Solubility: Highly water-soluble
5)Chloride Content (Cl⁻): 47–48%
6)Packaging: 5 kg, 10 kg, 25 kg, 50 kg HDPE bags with liner
Applications
1)Suitable for cereals (wheat, rice, maize, barley), sugarcane, potato, and oilseeds.
2)Widely used in cotton, tobacco, and plantation crops.
3)Effective for fruit crops like banana, citrus, grapes, and mango (where chloride tolerance is higher).
4)Recommended for soils with low potassium reserves.
5)Not ideal for chloride-sensitive crops (e.g., grapes, citrus, potato, beans, tobacco in certain soils) – in such cases, Potassium Sulphate (SOP) is preferred.
2)Widely used in cotton, tobacco, and plantation crops.
3)Effective for fruit crops like banana, citrus, grapes, and mango (where chloride tolerance is higher).
4)Recommended for soils with low potassium reserves.
5)Not ideal for chloride-sensitive crops (e.g., grapes, citrus, potato, beans, tobacco in certain soils) – in such cases, Potassium Sulphate (SOP) is preferred.
Usage Note
1)Soil Application: 20–60 kg per acre depending on crop and soil test results.
2)Apply as basal dose or top-dressing.
3)Avoid use in chloride-sensitive crops and saline soils.
4)For fertigation, dissolve only recommended amounts to prevent salt accumulation.
2)Apply as basal dose or top-dressing.
3)Avoid use in chloride-sensitive crops and saline soils.
4)For fertigation, dissolve only recommended amounts to prevent salt accumulation.
Safety & Handling
1)Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place.
2)Hygroscopic – keep bags sealed tightly after use.
3)Avoid excessive application to prevent chloride toxicity.
4)Use gloves and protective eyewear while handling.
5)Keep away from food, feed, and children.
6)In case of contact with skin or eyes, wash immediately with water.
2)Hygroscopic – keep bags sealed tightly after use.
3)Avoid excessive application to prevent chloride toxicity.
4)Use gloves and protective eyewear while handling.
5)Keep away from food, feed, and children.
6)In case of contact with skin or eyes, wash immediately with water.
Why ChemMin
1)High-purity Potassium Chloride with guaranteed nutrient value.
2)Consistent quality and superior granule uniformity.
3)Reliable, cost-effective source of potash for all major crops.
4)Backed by agronomic expertise and farmer support.
5)Committed to sustainable farming and efficient nutrient management.
2)Consistent quality and superior granule uniformity.
3)Reliable, cost-effective source of potash for all major crops.
4)Backed by agronomic expertise and farmer support.
5)Committed to sustainable farming and efficient nutrient management.