Potassium Nitrate

3

3

500 Kilograms/Kilograms

25 Kilograms/Kilograms

Neutral (pH 6.2 - 6.9 in 5% solution)

Neutral (pH 6.5-8.5 in 5% solution)

Neutral

Other, No, but toxic in large doses

NO

NO

2 Years

24 months

Indefinite if stored properly

Used in agriculture, food industry, pyrotechnics, and pharmaceuticals

Pharmaceuticals, agriculture, food industry, fireworks

Primarily in agriculture and industrial processes

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

Colorless, odorless, highly soluble in water, oxidizing agent

Highly reactive with water good conductor of electricity in metallic form

2.109 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

2.11 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

0.856 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

KNO3

KNO3

K

99% Min.

99% Min

99.5% or higher depending on use

101.1 g/mol

101.10 g/mol

39.10 g/mol

231-818-8

231-818-8

231-119-8

Chemical Compound

Inorganic Salt

Other, Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from combustible substances

Other, Store in a cool, dry, ventilated area; keep containers tightly closed

Other, Store in a cool dry place in a tightly sealed container

5000 Per Month

25 Per Day