Potassium Nitrate Lr

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Product Details:
Packaging Size25 kg / 50 kg
pH Value4.5-8.5
Grade StandardLaboratory Reagent
Physical StatePowder
UsageIndustrial, Laboratory
Molecular FormulaKNO3
ColorWhite Crystal
Packaging TypeHDPE bag,drum

Description
Potassium nitrate is a chemical compound with the chemical formulaKNO3. It is anionic salt of potassium ions K+and nitrate ionsNO3, and is therefore analkali metal nitrate.

It occurs in nature as a mineral,niter. It is a source of nitrogen, from which it derives its name. Potassium nitrate is one of several nitrogen-containing compounds collectively referred to as salt peter or salt petre.

Application

Major uses of potassium nitrate are in fertilizers, tree stump removal, propellants and fireworks.

It is one of the major constituents of black powder and has been used since the Middle Ages as a food preservative.