Potassium nitrate
CAS: 7757-79-1
Molecular Formula: KNO3
Molecular Weight: 101.10
Product Detail
| Product Code | 42094732 | ||||
| Product Name | Potassium nitrate | ||||
| Categories | Inorganic Chemicals Salts | ||||
| CAS | 7757-79-1 | ||||
| Molecular Formula | KNO3 | ||||
| Molecular Weight | 101.10 | ||||
| Storage Details | Ambient | ||||
| Harmonised Tariff Code | 2834210000 |
Product Specification
| Heavy metals | 10ppm max | ||||
| Cadmium | 0.0002ppm max | ||||
| Calcium | 2000ppm max | ||||
| Water insoluble | 0.05% max | ||||
| Sodium | 1500ppm max | ||||
| Chlorine | 2000ppm max | ||||
| Nitrite | N/D | ||||
| Appearance | Anhydrous White Crystals | ||||
| Phosphorous | 300ppm max | ||||
| Lead (as Pb) | 0.005ppm max | ||||
| Total Nitrogen | 13.0%min | ||||
| Total Potassium Oxide (K2O) | 45.3%min | ||||
| Total Potassium (K) | 37.6%min | ||||
| Perchlorate | N/D | ||||
| Hypochlorite | N/D |
Safety Information
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| Signal word | Warning | ||||
| Hazard statements | H272: May intensify fire; oxidizer | ||||
| Precautionary statements | P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking
P220: Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials P221: Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P501: Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant |