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- Potassium Nitrate
- Molecular Formula: KNO3
- Molecular weight: 101.1
- CAS NO.: 7757-79-1
- Appearance: White crystal or powder
DETAILS
Application:
1. Potassium nitrate is a source of potassium and nitrogen, two macronutrients (primary nutrients) essential for plant nutrition and growth. Since healthy growth requires large amounts of nitrogen and potassium, these elements have to be added to the soil in order to achieve healthy growth.
2. Used to produce fireworks counted with purple sparks. Is to produce black powder, such as mining gunpowder, fuse, firecrackers and other raw materials. Used as a catalyst and mineral processing agent. Used in the manufacture of ceramic glazes.
3. As a hair color agent in food consumption industry; Preservatives, such as for bacon, luncheon meat played a preservative.
Specifications:
Analysis Item | Specification | |
Industrial Grade | Agricultural Grade | |
Assay | 99.4% min | - |
Moisture | 0.2% max | 0.3% max |
K2O | - | 46.0% min |
Total Nitrate | - | 13.5% min |
Water Insoluble | 0.02% max | - |
Sulphate (as SO42-) | 0.01% max | - |
Chloride (as Cl-) | 0.2% max | 0.2% max |
Hygroscopicity | 0.3% max | - |
*If you need other performance indicators or have special requirements, please contact with the company personnel.
Packaging & Storage:
Packed in 25kg pp/pe net bags.
Shored at cool, dry and well ventilated place. Do not expose to moist air and sunshine.