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Chemical Name Potassium Nitrate Chemical Grade AR Chemical Formula KNO₃ Chemical Weight 101,10 g/mol CAS No 7757-79-1 Solubility in Water 10 g/l – Completely Soluble Appearance Colourless or White crystals or granular or crystalline powder Melting Point Melting Point/Range: 334 °C – lit.
Assay min. 99.0% Arsenic <= 0.0003% Heavy Metals (as Pb) <= 0.002% Total Chlorine (CI) <= 0.03% Iron (Fe) <= 0.001% Nitrite (NO2) <= 0.0005% Sulphate (SO4) <= 0.1% Sodium (Na) <= 0.1%
- Explosives and Fireworks: Potassium Nitrate AR acts as a powerful oxidizing agent. It is a critical ingredient in traditional black powder (gunpowder) and fireworks, supplying the oxygen needed for rapid combustion.
- Fertilizer: It provides two essential plant nutrients: nitrogen (for leaf growth) and potassium (for overall plant health and disease resistance). It is highly soluble, making it easy for plants to absorb.
- Rocket Fuel: When mixed with a fuel source (like sugar), it creates a popular amateur rocket propellant known as “rocket candy.”
- Matches: It is used in match heads to provide the necessary oxygen to sustain the initial flame when struck.
- Glass Manufacturing: It helps clarify glass melts and increases the strength and thermal resistance of the final glass product
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