Description

About Potassium Nitrate Crystal ACS Grade

Potassium Nitrate, also known as Nitre, Nitrate of potash, Nitric acid potassium salt, and Saltpeter, has the chemical formula KNO3. It appears as odorless white to dirty gray hygroscopic granules or crystalline powder and is soluble in Water at ambient conditions. It possesses a saline pungent taste. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of Nitrogen Oxides and Dipotassium Oxide.

An ACS Grade reagent is a chemical that meets the purity requirements of the American Chemical Society (ACS). It is generally equivalent to the Analytical Reagent Grade. For dependable, consistent, and repeatable findings, ACS Grade reagents can be utilized in high- quality research labs.

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COMMON USES AND APPLICATIONS
  • Reagent
  • Lawn care/gardening
  • Reef Tanks
  • Cleaning

INDUSTRIES

  • Saltpeter
  • Fireworks
  • Synthesis of fertilizer
  • Photography
  • Rocket propellants and fireworks

PRODUCT INFORMATION

CAS RN
7757-79-1
Molecular Formula
KNO3
Molecular Weight
101.10
UN Number
1486
Assay
Min 99.0%
pH of a 5% Solution @ 25°C
4.5-8.5
Insoluble Matter
0.005%
Chloride (Cl)
0.002%
Iodate (IO3)
5 ppm
Iodate & Nitrite
To Pass Test (IO3 Limit about 5 ppm; NO2 Limit about 0.001%)
Phosphate (PO4)
5 ppm
Sulfate (SO4)
0.003%
Calcium, Magnesium and R2O3
0.01%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)
5 ppm
Iron (Fe)
3 ppm
Sodium (Na)
0.005%
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    Excellent product.

    Very high purity.

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