Potassium nitrate (KNO₃) is a strong oxidizing agent widely used in:
- Fireworks, firecrackers, fuses
- Fertilizers (source of nitrogen and potassium)
- Glass manufacturing and metal heat treatment
- Pyrotechnics, explosives
Detail
Formula: KNO3
CAS No.: 7757-79-1
H.S Code: 2834.219000
UN NO: 1486
Class: 5.1
Description: white powder or crystal
Composition Table
Items | Specification | Results |
Appearance | Pure White Pellet | Pass |
Potassium nitrate (KNO3) (%) | 99.6 | 99.7 |
Water (%) | 0.10 | 0.01 |
Chloride (as NaCl) (%) | ≤0.03 | 0.015 |
H2CO3 (as KCO3) (%) | ≤0.03 | 0.005 |
Water insoluble matter (%) | ≤0.04 | 0.01 |
Moisture absorption rate (%) | ≤0.25 | 0.18 |
Heavy metal (Pb) (%) | 5 ppm max | 1 ppm |
As (%) | 1 ppm max | 0.1 ppm |
Application
Manufacturing fireworks, safety fuses, glass, agriculture.
Package
In 25kg woven bags
