Specifications:
Application | Organic Synthesis | ||
Storage Temperature | Ambient | ||
Product Type | Laboratory Chemical | Forms | Powder |
Product Brand | VWR | ||
Product Grade | Industrial Grade | Formula | KNO₃ |
VWR Potassium Nitrate is a technical-grade, white crystalline salt with a minimum purity of 97%. Known for its strong oxidizing properties, it is widely used in chemical manufacturing, metal treatment, fertilizers, and pyrotechnics. This product is suitable for applications where analytical-grade purity is not required, but reliable composition and reactivity are essential.
Key Features and Benefits
- Minimum assay of 97% for dependable industrial use
- TECHNICAL grade ideal for bulk chemical processes
- Stable under ambient conditions and easy to handle
- Excellent oxidizer for formulations requiring controlled reactivity
- Supplied in a durable 5 kg plastic bucket for safe transport and storage
Applications
- Fertilizer production and agricultural formulations
- Oxidizing agent in chemical synthesis and metallurgy
- Heat treatment of metals (nitriding and annealing salts)
- Pyrotechnics and explosives manufacture
- Ceramic glaze and enamel production
Technical Specifications
Property | Specification |
---|---|
Assay | ≥ 97.0% |
CAS Number | 7757-79-1 |
MDL Number | MFCD00011409 |
Molecular Formula | KNO₃ |
Molecular Weight | 101.1 g/mol |
Melting Point | 334 °C |
Density (20 °C) | 2.109 g/cm³ |
Merck Index | 13,07733 |
EINECS Number | 231-818-8 |
UN Number | 1486 |
ADR Classification | Class 5.1 (Oxidizer), PG III |
GHS Classification | GHS03 (Oxidizing) |
REACH Registration | 01-2119488224-35 |
Storage Conditions | Ambient |
Packaging Information
Catalog Number | Pack Type | Quantity |
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26857.368 | Plastic bucket | 5 kg |
VWR Potassium Nitrate, TECHNICAL grade, is a versatile and dependable oxidizer for industrial and agricultural applications. With ≥97% purity and stable handling characteristics, it is well-suited for use in bulk formulations, metallurgical operations, and manufacturing processes that require consistent quality without the demands of analytical-grade material.