Potassium Nitrate – KNO3

Description

Potassium Nitrate (KNO3) is a product used in a wide variety of applications. These include fertilisers, cosmetics, personal care products, anti-freeze products and washing & cleaning products. It comes as a white to dirty grey crystalline solid powder with a high solubility in water.

Potassium Nitrate is an oxidator and needs to be separated from strong reductors like metal powders (aluminium, magnesium, and iron), and organic compounds, such as charcoal, carbohydrates and sugars (glucose, sucrose and dextrin).

We sell potassium nitrate of technical quality with a purity higher than 99%. This is white/slightly yellowish crystal powder, free of chlorine, sodium and heavy metals. It is delivered in strong plastic sealed container buckets which allow safe transport and storage.

This product falls under the law for regulated precursors and we are therefore obliged to ask you to fill in what you plan on using this product for.

Chemical Safety:

Common areas of application:

• As a fertilizer in agriculture
• As aluminium cleaner
• Electrolyte in salt bridge
• Component of tree stump removal products
• Meat processing and food preparation (when food-grade quality)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• Where do I store the product?
  • It is best to store the product in a dry location, separated from strong reducing agents, such as metal powders (aluminium, magnesium, iron etc)
• Can I use it for my crops?
  • Yes, potassium nitrate is a soluble source of both potassium and nitrate. It can be used on any garden crop but is most often used on high-value crops, such as flowers and lawns.
• Is this product the same as tree stump remover?
  • KNO3 is the main component in tree stump removal products. It accelerates the natural decomposition of the stump by supplying nitrogen for the fungi attacking the wood of the stump.
• Where can I find more information?
  • You can find more information in the offered safety information sheets, or at: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/24434