Potassium Nitrate
Potassium Nitrate, also known as saltpeter, is a chemical compound with the chemical formula KNO3. It is a salt composed of potassium ions (K+), nitrate ions (NO3-), and is an important source of both potassium and nitrate.
Description
Potassium Nitrate, also known as saltpeter, is a chemical compound with the chemical formula KNO3. It is a salt composed of potassium ions (K+), nitrate ions (NO3-), and is an important source of both potassium and nitrate.
| Product Name | Potassium Nitrate |
| Catalog Number | PU22000058 |
| CAS No. | 7757-79-1 |
| Molecular Formula | KNO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 3101.1032 g/mol |
| Grade | PUURETA (Pure) |
| HS Code | 28341010 |
| SKU | SCS167 |
| Categories | Lab Chemicals |
| EC Number | 231-818-8 |
| Synonyms | Saltpeter, potassium nitrate |
Potassium Nitrate, also known as saltpeter, is a chemical compound with the chemical formula KNO3. It is a salt composed of potassium ions (K+), nitrate ions (NO3-), and is an important source of both potassium and nitrate.
| Product Name | Potassium Nitrate |
| Catalog Number | PL22000058 |
| CAS No. | 7757-79-1 |
| Molecular Formula | KNO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 3101.1032 g/mol |
| Grade | PLURAATA (Extra Pure) |
| HS Code | 28341010 |
| SKU | SCS167 |
| Categories | Lab Chemicals |
| EC Number | 231-818-8 |
| Synonyms | Saltpeter, potassium nitrate |
Glass and Ceramics: In the glass and ceramics industry, it is used as a flux to lower the melting point of raw materials and improve the transparency of glass.
Rocket Propellants: Potassium Nitrate has been used in certain types of rocket propellants as an oxidizer.
Heat Treatment of Metals: In metalworking, it can be used in some heat treatment processes to harden and strengthen steel.
Analytical Chemistry: It is employed as a reagent in various chemical analyses and laboratory experiments.
Toothpaste and Oral Care: In some toothpaste formulations, it may be used as an abrasive to aid in the removal of dental plaque and stains.
