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Potassium Nitrate

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Chemical Product

Potassium Nitrate

    Synonyms:
    Saltpeter, Nitrate of Potash
    Molecular Formula:
    KNO3
    Cas Number:
    7757-79-1
    Molecular Weight:
    101.1 g/mol
    Product Description:
    Potassium Nitrate is a key component in fertilizers, explosives, and in food preservation, as well as in the manufacture of gunpowder.
    Applications:
    - Fertilizers: Used as a source of nitrogen and potassium in fertilizers. - Explosives: Used in the manufacture of gunpowder and other explosives. - Food Preservation: Used as a preservative in cured meats and food products. - Chemical Manufacturing: Applied in the production of other potassium compounds and in rocket propellants.

Physical and Chemical Properties:


Properties
Appearance White crystalline solid
Odor Odorless
Molecular Formula KNO3
Molecular Weight 101.1 g/mol
Melting Point 334 °C
Density 2.109 g/cm³
Solubility Soluble in water
Flash Point Not applicable
Chemical Stability Stable under normal conditions, but reacts with reducing agents
  • Product Description
  • Applications
  • Physical and Chemical Properties
Potassium Nitrate is a key component in fertilizers, explosives, and in food preservation, as well as in the manufacture of gunpowder.
- Fertilizers: Used as a source of nitrogen and potassium in fertilizers. - Explosives: Used in the manufacture of gunpowder and other explosives. - Food Preservation: Used as a preservative in cured meats and food products. - Chemical Manufacturing: Applied in the production of other potassium compounds and in rocket propellants.

Physical and Chemical Properties:


Properties Data
Appearance White crystalline solid
Odor Odorless
Molecular Formula KNO3
Molecular Weight 101.1 g/mol
Melting Point 334 °C
Density 2.109 g/cm³
Solubility Soluble in water
Flash Point Not applicable
Chemical Stability Stable under normal conditions, but reacts with reducing agents