
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% |