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Lab Chemical
POTASSIUM NITRATE AR
SKU: RXSOL-60-6605-313
Potassium Nitrate is a transparent, white or colorless, crystalline (sand-like) powder or solid with a sharp, salty taste. It is used to make explosives, matches, fertilizer, fireworks, glass and rocket fuel. * Potassium Nitrate is on the Hazardous Substance List because it is cited by DOT.
Application
Used in solid propellants, explosives, fertilizers. Potassium Nitrate is a crystalline salt, KNO3; a strong oxidizer used especially in making gunpowder, as a fertilizer, and in medicine. Potassium nitrate is the inorganic nitrate salt of potassium. It has a role as a fertilizer.
