Potassium Nitrate;
KNO3, CAS no. 7757-79-1;
White powder or granular;
Agriculture, food, industrial grade;
Compound fertilizer and foliar spray.

Chemical Identification

Common Name:	Potassium Nitrate
Synonyms:	Kaliumnitrat; Nitrate of potash; Saltpeter;
CAS No.:	7757-79-1
EINECS No.:	231-818-8
Appearance:	White crystal powder or granular.
Density:	2.1
Melting Point:	334°C
Boiling Point:	400ºC
Stability:	Stable. Strong oxidizer.
Molecular Formula:	KNO3
Molecular Weight:	101.1
Molecular Structure:

Product Information

Specifications:

Product name: Potassium Nitrate Manufacturer: Ningbo Titan Unichem Co., Ltd.
Items	Specifications
Assay	99.4% min
Potassium Oxide	46.0% min
Nitrogen	13.5% min
Moisture	0.10% max
Chloride (Cl)	0.03% max
Sulphates (SO4)	0.01% max
Water insolubes	0.01% max
Iron (Fe)	0.005% max
Hygroscopicity	0.25% max

Pictures:

 

Appearance of Potassium Nitrate from TITAN UNICHEM.

 

Appearance of Potassium Nitrate from TITAN UNICHEM.

 

Loading of Potassium Nitrate from TITAN UNICHEM.

Packaging:

• Packed in 25Kg/50Kg PP-PE woven bag;

• Or package as per customer's request.

Delivery Lead Time:

• Prompt shipment within 2 weeks.

Storage & Handling:

• Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, away from incompatible substances.

• Do not store near combustible materials.

• Store in a tightly closed container.

• Keep away from reducing agents.

• Separate from organic materials.

Safety Information:

Hazard Class:	5.1
RIDADR:	UN 3264 8/PG 3
Packing Group:	III
HS Code:	2834219000
Safety Statements:	S17
Risk Statements:	R8
Hazard Codes:	O: Oxidizingagent;

Application

Descriptions:

• Potassium Nitrate is white colorless crystal or white powder.

• It is easily soluble in the water and liquid ammonia but insoluble in anhydrous alcohol.

• It can't deliquesce in the air.

• It is a strong oxidizer, will burn and explode when mixing with organics.

Uses:

• Used as compound fertilizer and foliar spray fertilizer for vegetable, fruits, crop and flower.

• Used in glass bulb of kinescope and automobile lights, glass clarifier.

• Used as the material for gunpowder such as firing cable and firecracker etc.

• Used in fireworks to produce purple sparks.

• Used in producing penicillin, rifampicin and other drugs in medicine industry.

• Used in producing cigarette paper, catalyst and mine separating agent.