Potassium Nitrate Fertilizer is a chemical compound with the chemical formula KNO3.
It occurs as a mineral niter and is a natural solid source of nitrogen. Potassium Nitrate is one of several nitrogen containing compounds collectively referred to as saltpeter or saltpeter.
Potassium Nitrate Fertilizer
| Formula: KNO3 | Molar mass: 101.1032 g/mol |
| IUPAC ID: Potassium Nitrate | Melting point: 334 °C |
| Boiling point: 400 °C | Soluble in: Water, Glycerol, Ammonia |
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- Use in fertilizer
- Glass Manufacturing
- As an Oxidizer
- Food preservation
- Pharmacology
| Technical Name | Potassium Nitrate |
| Chemical Formula | KNO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 101.1032 |
| Appearance | White Crystal/ Powder |
| Assay | Min 98% |
| Nitrogen (N) | Min 13% |
| K2O | Min 45% |
| Moisture | Max 1% |
| Chloride | Max 1% |
| pH of 5% solu. | 6-7 |
| Water Insoluble Matters | 0.05% |