Potassium Nitrate
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Product Description
Product
Potassium Nitrate
CAS
7757-79-1
Formula
KNO3
Synonym
Typical Product Specifications
Density
2.109 (16 c)
Moderately Soluble
in alcohol
Melting Point
334 c
Iodates
<= 5 ppm
Heavy metals (as Pb)
<= 5 ppm
Assay
>= 99.5%
pH of a 5% solution
4.5 - 8.5 (25°C)
Insoluble Matter
<= 0.005%
Nitrate
<= 0.001%
Phosphate
<= 5 ppm
Sulfate
< 0.003%
Iron (Fe)
<= 3 ppm
Calcium
<= 0.005%
Magnesium
<= 0.002%
Sodium
<= 0.005%
Water
0.5% (Internal)
Description
Colorless to white crystals
Chloride (Cl)
<= 0.002%
Odor
odorless, cooling pungent salty taste
Molecular weight
101.11
Color
transparent colorless or white crystal or crystal powder
Solubility
glycerin, water
Boiling Point
dec. 400 c
Chemical Structure
Notes
Potassium Nitrate, also known as saltpeter, is primarily used in the preservation of food, as an oxidizer for many uses, and as a fertilizer.
Use: ORAL CARE, SOOTHING
Class
Industry
Potassium Nitrate
Product Description
Product
Potassium Nitrate
CAS
7757-79-1
Formula
KNO3
Synonym
Typical Product Specifications
Density
2.109 (16 c)
Moderately Soluble
in alcohol
Melting Point
334 c
Iodates
<= 5 ppm
Heavy metals (as Pb)
<= 5 ppm
Assay
>= 99.5%
pH of a 5% solution
4.5 - 8.5 (25°C)
Insoluble Matter
<= 0.005%
Nitrate
<= 0.001%
Phosphate
<= 5 ppm
Sulfate
< 0.003%
Iron (Fe)
<= 3 ppm
Calcium
<= 0.005%
Magnesium
<= 0.002%
Sodium
<= 0.005%
Water
0.5% (Internal)
Description
Colorless to white crystals
Chloride (Cl)
<= 0.002%
Odor
odorless, cooling pungent salty taste
Molecular weight
101.11
Color
transparent colorless or white crystal or crystal powder
Solubility
glycerin, water
Boiling Point
dec. 400 c
Chemical Structure
Notes
Potassium Nitrate, also known as saltpeter, is primarily used in the preservation of food, as an oxidizer for many uses, and as a fertilizer.
Use: ORAL CARE, SOOTHING
Class
Industry
