Potassium Nitrate

We are manufacturing Potassium Nitrate in Technical, Pure & LR Grade.
These Products are available in 50 kgs Bag/Drum.

Potassium nitrate is a chemical compound with the chemical formula KNO3. It is an ionic salt of potassium ions K+ and nitrate ions NO3−. It occurs as a mineral niter and is a natural solid source of nitrogen. Potassium nitrate is one of several nitrogen-containing compounds collectively Referred to as saltpeter or saltpeter.

Technical Details

Product Name : Potassium Nitrate
CAS No. 7757-79-1





Properties


Specifications

Technical

Pure

Density

2.109 g/cm3 (16 °C)

2.109 g/cm3 (16 °C)

Assay

99.00%min

99.50%min

pH Value

5-8

5-8.5

Appearance

White Crystalline Powder

White Crystalline Powder

K2O

46.250 % min

99.50 % min

Nitrogen

13.700 % max

13.800 % min

Sulphate

0.010 % max

0.005 % max

Chloride

0.05 % max

0.005 % max

Iron

0.002 % max

0.001 % max

Heavy Metal

0.0003 % max

0.0002 % max

Molar Mass

101.1032 g/mol

101.1032 g/mol

Molecular Formula

KNO3

KNO3

Odor

Odorless

Odorless

Melting Point

334 °C

334 °C

Boiling Point

Decomposes at 400 °C

Decomposes at 400 °C

Solubility in Water

133 g/L (0 °C), 316 g/L (20 °C),
2460 g/L (100 °C)

133 g/L (0 °C), 316 g/L (20 °C),
2460 g/L (100 °C)

Solubility

slightly soluble in ethanol
soluble in glycerol, ammonia

slightly soluble in ethanol
soluble in glycerol, ammonia