KCl

ceramic
· KCl

Potassium chloride (KCl) is an ionic ceramic compound belonging to the halide family, characterized by a rock-salt crystal structure that provides moderate mechanical stiffness and brittle behavior typical of ionic crystals. It is widely used in optical and infrared applications due to its transparency across broad wavelength ranges, as well as in thermal and chemical contexts where its ionic nature and stability at moderate temperatures are advantageous. KCl is also employed in laboratory and industrial settings for specialized purposes including electrolysis, thermal insulation windows, and research applications where its well-understood mechanical and optical properties make it a reliable choice compared to more complex oxide ceramics.

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Compliance & Regulations

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Bulk Modulus(K)3 entries
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Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij)
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1/GPa
Elastic Anisotropy(AU)
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Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij)
Matrix (redacted)
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Poisson's Ratio(ν)2 entries
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Shear Modulus(G)3 entries
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Density(ρ)
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)2 entries
eV
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Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr)2 entries
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median of 2 measurements
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Magnetic Moment(μB)
µB
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij)
C/m²
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
µV/K
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries
eV/atom
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.