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MW:101.1
CAS number: 7757-79-1
Standard:GB1918-98
Formula: KNO3
Physical property data:
Properties: colorless crystal or white powder
Solubility: soluble in water.
Inspection Item Standard
Assay 96%Min
Nitrogen 13.5%Min
Moisture 0.10%Max
Chloredes 0.08%Max
Iron 0.003%Max
Water insolubles 0.15%Max
Sulphates 0.02%Max
Potassium Oxide 44.0%Min
Sodium 0.007%Max
Sodium Oxide 0.01%Max
Appearance colorless crystal

Properties: potassium nitrate is colorless crystal or white power. It is easily soluble in the water and the liquid ammonia but insoluble in anhydrous alcohol. It can not deliquesce in the air.As strong oxidizer, it will burn and explode when mixing with organics.

Applications: Supplying Nitrogen and Potassium as fertilizer. It is mainly applied in making fireworks and black powder; bulb glass shell, optical glass, kinescope glass shell; salt bath of metal heat treatment; Ceramic glaze; cigarette paper and so on.
Considerations：
The operator should wear a protective mask, protective gloves, wear work clothes. To prevent inhalation of calcium nitrate dust, respiratory protection.

Packing:In 25/50kg net PP/PE bag or the demanding of customer.