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Description

Potassium Nitrate is a naturally occurring mineral source of nitrogen. It is used in fertilizers, rocket propellants and fireworks. Potassium Nitrate is used as a food additive. Potassium Nitrate is also commonly used in the heat treatment of metals as a solvent in the post-wash. The oxidizing, water solubility and low cost make it an ideal short-term rust inhibitor.

Properties

Shelf life

4 years

Storage Temperature

RT

ECCN #

EAR99

European Com.#

231-818-8

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Purity

>99%

Appearance color

White

Appearance form

Powder

Molecular Formula

KNO3

Molecular Weight

101.1

Density

1.00 g/mL at 20°C

Melting point

334°C

Solubility (@ RT)

H2O: 320 mg/mL at 20°C
Soluble in glycerol and liquid ammonia.