1318-27-0

Basic information

• Product Name: Carnallite
• Synonyms: KCl·MgCl2·6H2O
• CAS NO: 1318-27-0
• Molecular Formula: Cl3H12KMgO6
• Molecular Weight: 277.85398
• Mol File: 1318-27-0.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.6g/cm3
• CAS DataBase Reference: Carnallite(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Carnallite(1318-27-0)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Carnallite(1318-27-0)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 1318-27-0(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Carnallite, also known as sylvite, is a naturally occurring mineral that is composed of potassium chloride (KCl) and magnesium chloride (MgCl2). It is commonly found in salt deposits and is often associated with other salt minerals such as halite and sylvite. Carnallite is commonly used in the production of potassium fertilizers and in the extraction of magnesium metal. It is also used in the production of pharmaceuticals, as a source of magnesium and potassium ions for medical purposes. In addition, carnallite has been studied for its potential use in energy storage technologies, such as in the development of magnesium batteries.

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Implications for the origin of secondary sylvite from a simulation of Carnallite (cas 1318-27-0) dissolution08/16/2019

The relationship between sylvinite (KCl + NaCl) and carnallite (KCl·MgCl2·6H2O) is important in potash mines containing carnallite, and especially where sylvinite overlies carnallite. It is generally believed that this reversal of the normal depositional sequence may be caused by dissolution o...detailed

Model for the decomposition of Carnallite (cas 1318-27-0) in aqueous solution08/15/2019

Carnallite is a double salt (KCl·MgCl2·6H2O or KMgCl3·6H2O), which is a common source of potassium chloride (KCl). It is treated with a mother liquor containing magnesium chloride (MgCl2), KCl and sodium chloride (NaCl), and then KCl and NaCl precipitate in the mother liquor solution. The amo...detailed