Potassium Nitrate is an ionic compound used as a strong oxidant. This substance with the chemical formula KNO3 is available in nature as a white powder or white or gray crystalline salt. This substance is used in agriculture industry as fertilizer due to its high content of nitrogen. This substance is known as a non-flammable material; However, this ionic compound can be used as a catalyst for combustion materials. It can also explode if exposed to heat or fire for a long time. Large amounts of this Nitrate in reaction with combustion materials or fire can cause explosion.

Characteristics

• Appearance: Solid, white, slightly yellow
• Molecular Formula: KNO3
• Mole Mass: 101.1032 g/mole
• Density: 1.914986 g /cm3
• Melting Point: 334 °C
• Boiling Point: 400 °C
• Solubility: Soluble in water

Applications

• Drilling fluid additive
• Agriculture
• Detergent
• Health and Medical
• Glass
• Construction
• Food and Beverages

Packaging

Packaging is available in 25 / 50 Kg bags. Customized packaging is available upon request.