Muriate of Potash

Muriate of Potash MOP is a high purity, dry crystalline inorganic/metal halide salt composed of potassium and chlolrine, KCl. It has a molar mass of 74.551 g/mol and occurs naturally as the mineral slyvite. Muriate of Potash MOP is often referred to as muriate of potash (MOP), particularly when used as a fertilizer.

Appearance                                                                     White free flowing crystalline powder

Density                                                                             1.98 SG

Bulk Density                                                                      71 to 78 Ib/ ft³

Aqueous Solubility                                                            Up to 24%, 278.9 gL of solution at 68˚F (20˚C)

Purity                                                                                 98.83%-99%

K20                                                                                    62% and above

• Primarily used as a shale inhibitor as the potassium ion exchanges with calcium and sodium ions n the interlayer space in illites and smectites, converting them to more stable mica-type structures that do not hydrate and swell.
• Used to prepare brines for drill-in, completion, and workover fluids

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• Widely used in the industry
• Largely benign salt; solutions are neutral pH
• Does not significantly impair performance of polymers such as viscosifiers and filtration controllers
 

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Muriate of Potash MOP finds numerous uses, especially in the field of Agriculture, Medicine, Radiation, food & beverages, and more. Another well-known use of this salt is as a fire extinguisher. 

We are major exporter of Australia, Central America, North America, South America, Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Middle East, Africa

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