Potassium Nitrate

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Potassium Nitrate (KNO3)

Potassium (K)

Potassium and nitrate ions

7757-79-1

7440-09-7

7757-79-1

Oxidizing agent; soluble in water; stable under normal conditions; non-combustible

Highly reactive with water good conductor of electricity in metallic form

Oxidizer hygroscopic and stable under standard conditions

Other, Odorless

Other, Odorless

Other, Odorless

Technical, Laboratory, Agricultural

Industrial grade Agricultural grade

Industrial agricultural or food grade

2.109 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

0.856 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

2.109 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Other, Fertilizer, oxidizer in fireworks and explosives, food preservation

Used in fertilizers chemical synthesis and as a dietary supplement, Other

Other, Used in fertilizers food preservation fireworks and as an oxidizing agent

KNO3

K

KNO3

2 Years

Indefinite if stored properly

Stable under recommended storage conditions (usually 2-3 years)

99% Min.

99.5% or higher depending on use

Typically 98% to 99.5% (varies depending on grade)

231-818-8

231-119-8

231-818-8

Neutral (pH 6.2 - 6.9 in 5% solution)

Neutral

Neutral to slightly basic (5.5 to 8 in aqueous solution)