Potassium Nitrate

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Potassium Nitrate Specification

Molecular Formula
KNO3

Poisonous
Yes

Taste
Saline

Other Names
Saltpeter, Nitre

Purity
99% min

Smell
Odorless

HS Code
28342110

Boiling point
Decomposes before boiling

Melting Point
334 C

Form
Solid

Shape
Crystal, Granule

Molecular Weight
101.10 g/mol

Density
2.11 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Structural Formula
KNO

Ph Level
Neutral to slightly alkaline in solution

Storage
Store in a cool, dry place, away from organic materials, heat sources, and moisture

Solubility
Soluble in water

Classification
Inorganic Salt, Oxidizing Agent

Chemical Name
Potassium Nitrate

CAS No
7757-79-1

EINECS No
231-818-8

Grade
Industrial Grade, Food Grade

Standard
GB/T 1918-2011, FCC IV

Type
Powder, Granular

Usage
Industrial, Agricultural, Laboratory

Main Material
Potassium nitrate

Application
Fertilizer, Food preservation, Fireworks, Oxidizing agent, Heat treatment

Potassium Nitrate Trade Information

Main Export Market(s)
South America, Middle East, Africa

About Potassium Nitrate

Potassium Nitrate is a venerable inorganic salt, acclaimed for its diverse applications across industrial, agricultural, and laboratory sectors. Offered in both powder and granular form, each batch boasts prime purity (99%) and competitive pricing to meet your requirements. Its redoubtable stability ensures reliable performancesaline, odorless crystals, and granules available in custom particle sizes. This product excels as a fertilizer, oxidizing agent, and food preservative, and is regarded for its role in fireworks and heat treatment. Sale packaging includes robust 25 kg or 50 kg bags. Sourced from esteemed dealers, manufacturers, and exporters in India.

Features & Applications

Potassium Nitrates prime features include high solubility, stable composition under normal conditions, and a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. It is widely used as a fertilizer to enhance crop yield, in food preservation, and as a critical oxidizing agent in fireworks and heat treatment processes. Application methods vary from direct soil supply to solution-based laboratory protocols, allowing great versatility across industrial, agricultural, and laboratory environments.

Packaging, Pricing, and Market Reach

Our potassium nitrate is supplied in 25 kg and 50 kg plastic woven bags with specialized inner lining or custom packing as requested. List price options are available to suit bulk orders, and drop-off supply can be arranged as per customer location. We serve major export markets as well as the prime domestic market in India, ensuring resilient supply channels through highly reputed retailers, distributors, and dealers.

FAQs of Potassium Nitrate:

Q: How should potassium nitrate be stored to maintain its stability and shelf life?

A: Potassium nitrate should be stored in a cool, dry place away from organic materials, sources of heat, and moisture to maintain its stability, ensuring a shelf life of up to 2 years from the date of manufacture.

Q: What are the main applications of potassium nitrate?

A: Its main applications include use as a fertilizer in agriculture, as a food preservative, in fireworks, as an oxidizing agent in chemical processes, and for heat treatment in industrial settings.

Q: When does potassium nitrate decompose and what are its stability conditions?

A: Potassium nitrate is stable under normal conditions but decomposes when exposed to heat. It remains effective and safe for use if kept within the recommended storage guidelines and temperature range.

Q: Where is potassium nitrate commonly exported and supplied from?

A: Potassium nitrate is exported from India to key international markets and supplied widely across the domestic Indian market through dealers, producers, and certified distributors.

Q: What benefits do customized particle sizes and packaging offer to buyers?

A: Customized particle sizes and packaging allow buyers to select the most suitable form and bag type for their specific industrial, laboratory, or agricultural application, enhancing operational efficiency while safeguarding product quality during storage and transport.

Q: How is potassium nitrate used in laboratory and industrial environments?

A: In laboratory settings, potassium nitrate is applied as a reagent or oxidizing agent, while in industry it is incorporated into processes like heat treatment, chemical manufacturing, and the production of pyrotechnics via controlled supply and measured application methods.

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