Potassium Nitrate - Industrial Grade Powder | 99% Purity, White Crystalline Salt For Fertilizers, Food Preservation, Medicinal Uses, And Water Treatment

Potassium nitrate KNO is a chemical compound consisting of potassium K nitrogen N and oxygen O It is a white crystalline salt that is highly soluble in water Potassium nitrate is commonly found in nature as a mineral and is also produced synthetically

Uses of Potassium Nitrate
1 Fertilizers It is a source of nitrogen and potassium two essential nutrients for plant growth It is often used in agriculture and gardening.
2 Food Preservation In the food industry potassium nitrate is used as a preservative particularly in cured meats where it helps to inhibit bacterial growth and maintain color.
3 Medicinal Uses Historically potassium nitrate was used in some medical treatments such as toothpastes for sensitive teeth and some diuretic medications.
4 Water Treatment Potassium nitrate is sometimes used in water treatment processes to prevent scaling and to soften water.