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Potassium Nitrate USP
Abstract
Potassium Nitrate is the ionic salt of potassium ions and nitrate ions. It is used in fertilizers, rocket propellants and fireworks.
Use/Application
Potassium Nitrate is used as an oxidizer in black powder. It is also used as a food preservative, as a thickening agent in soups and stews, in fertilizers as a source of nitrogen and potassium, in toothpastes for sensitive teeth, as an electrolyte in salt bridge, as an active ingredient in condensed aerosol fire suppression systems and as a thermal storage medium in power generation systems.
Identity
Chemical Name: Potassium Nitrate
Mol. Formula: KNO3
Mol. Weight: 101.10 g/mol
CAS No.: 7757-79-1
General Specifications
| Test | Specification…USP |
| Appearance | It occurs as transparent, white crystals, hygroscopic. |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water, very soluble in hot water, soluble in glycerin and practically insoluble in alcohol |
| Appearance of solution | The solution is clear and colorless |
| Chloride | Maximum 0.03% |
| Sulphate | Maximum 0.1% |
| Arsenic | Maximum 3ppm |
| Lead | Maximum 0.001% |
| Heavy metals | Maximum 0.002% |
| Iron | Maximum 0.001% |
| Sodium | Maximum 0.1% |
| Nitrite | Maximum 5 micro-gm per gm |
| Organic volatile impurities | Passes test |
| Residual solvents | Passes test |
| Assay | Not less than 99% and not more than 100.5% |
Shelf life, Storage and Packing
It should be stored in a segregated area in a cool and ventilated place away from combustible materials. Keep in a tightly closed container, sealed until ready for use. It is packed in 25kg or 50kg HDPE bags or drums as required.
Other
We Manufacture Bulk Dugs/API, Excipients, pharmaceuticals (IP/BP/USP/NF/PH. EUR./JP), Speciality Chemicals (Pure/AR/ACS), mineral fortifiers (FCC). our manufacturing facility is GLP, GMP (FDA) approved, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, FSSAI, kosher, halal, COPP and WHO-GMP certified.
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