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POTASSIUM NITRATE, ACS Reagent, -4 mesh, KNO3
CAS[7757-79-1]
OXIDIZER
UN1486
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 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, fertilizers.
Synonyms
POTASSIUM NITRATE
7757-79-1
Saltpeter
Nitre
Nitrate of potash
Vicknite
Nitric acid potassium salt
Nitric acid, potassium salt
7757-79-1
Saltpeter
Nitre
Nitrate of potash
Vicknite
Nitric acid potassium salt
Nitric acid, potassium salt
Molecular Weight
101.103
Solubility
35g/100ml
Boiling Point
752 °F at 760 mm Hg (decomposes) (USCG, 1999)
Melting Point
633.2 °F (USCG, 1999)
Density
2.109 (USCG, 1999)