Potassium Nitrate

Potassium Nitrate

CAS #7757-79-1
SynonymSaltpeter, Nitre
Chemical FomularKNO3
OdorOdorless
SolubilitySoluble in water
Molar mass101.103 g/mol
HazardsOxidizer, Irritant

Potassium nitrate appears as a white to dirty gray crystalline solid. Water soluble. Noncombustible, but accelerates the burning of combustible materials. If large quantities are involved in a fire or the combustible material is finely divided an explosion may result. May explode under prolonged exposure to heat or fire. Toxic oxides of nitrogen are produced in fires. Used in solid propellants, explosives, and fertilizers.

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