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Potassium nitrate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A145270C
Description
Potassium nitrate has a vast variety of applications. Appropriate preparations of potassium nitrate find use in fertilizers, food preservatives, tooth paste, rocket propellants and fireworks. In addition, it is also used as an electrolyte in a salt bridge, and as thermal storage medium in power generation systems. It forms phase change material with silica and alumina nanoparticles. In combination with boron trifluoride it forms an efficient reagent for nitration of aromatic compounds. Adsorption on alumina provides an environmentally benign aromatic nitrating agent.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
ApplicationsPotassium nitrate has a vast variety of applications. Appropriate preparations of potassium nitrate find use in fertilizers, food preservatives, tooth paste, rocket propellants and fireworks. In addition, it is also used as an electrolyte in a salt bridge, and as thermal storage medium in power generation systems. It forms phase change material with silica and alumina nanoparticles. In combination with boron trifluoride it forms an efficient reagent for nitration of aromatic compounds. Adsorption on alumina provides an environmentally benign aromatic nitrating agent.
Solubility
Moderately soluble in water, and insoluble in alcohol. Soluble in glycerol and ammonia.
Notes
It is an oxidizer. Stable under ordinary conditions. Incompatible with reducing agents and alcohols.
Specifications
400°C (decomposition) | |
334°C | |
10000 g | |
MFCD00011409 | |
14,7648 | |
Moderately soluble in water,and insoluble in alcohol. Soluble in glycerol and ammonia. | |
[K+].[O-][N+]([O-])=O | |
101.10 | |
CHEBI:63043 | |
99% | |
Hygroscopic |
Potassium nitrate | |
7757-79-1 | |
KNO3 | |
UN1486 | |
potassium nitrate, saltpeter, nitre, nitrate of potash, vicknite, nitric acid potassium salt, nitric acid, potassium salt, saltpetre, kaliumnitrat, kalii nitras | |
FGIUAXJPYTZDNR-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
potassium;nitrate | |
24434 | |
101.11 | |
Odorless | |
2.109 |
Chemical Identifiers
7757-79-1 | |
101.10 | |
FGIUAXJPYTZDNR-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
24434 | |
potassium;nitrate |
KNO3 | |
MFCD00011409 | |
potassium nitrate, saltpeter, nitre, nitrate of potash, vicknite, nitric acid potassium salt, nitric acid, potassium salt, saltpetre, kaliumnitrat, kalii nitras | |
CHEBI:63043 | |
[K+].[O-][N+]([O-])=O |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H272
May intensify fire; oxidizer.
P210-P220-P221-P280-P370+P378q-P501c
H272
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 5.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: POTASSIUM NITRATE
EINECSNumber : 231-818-8
RTECSNumber : TT3700000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon
RUO – Research Use Only