Potassium Fertilizer Potassium Nitrate

Potassium Nitrate (KNO3 13-0-46)
is a chemical compound with the formula KNO3. It is an ionic salt of potassium ions K+ and nitrate ions NO3.It is mainly applied in compound fertilizer and foliar spray fertilizer for crop and flower, also used for food additive, rocket propellants and fireworks andgunpowder.
 

CAS RN.:	7757-79-1
EINECS:	231-818-8
H.S.CODE:	2834219000

 
1. Chemical Analysis

Component	Range	Typical
Main content	99.4%min	99.6%
Moisture	0.01%max	0.07%
Nitrogen	13.0%min	13.56%
Potassium Oxide	46%min	46.2%
Insoluble	0.01%max	0.006%
PH Value	4.5 - 8.5	6
Iron	0.01% max.	0.008%

 
 
 
2. Application

Fertilizer	l Used in fertilizers, as a source of nitrogen and potassium-two of the macro nutrients for plants.
Oxidizer	l Used in black powder rocket motors, but also in combination with other fuels like sugars in "rocket candy". l Used in fireworks such as smoke bombs, made with a mixture of sucrose and potassium nitrate. l Added to pre-rolled cigarettes to maintain an even burn of the tobacco and is used to ensure complete combustion of paper cartridges for cap and ball revolvers.
Food preservation	l It has been a common ingredient of salted meat, such as charcuterie and the brine used to make corned beef.
Fire extinguishing	l It is the main solid particle component of condensed aerosol fire suppression systems.
Tree stump removal	l It is the main component (usually about 98%) of tree stump remover, as it accelerates the natural decomposition of the stump by supplying nitrogen for the fungi attacking the wood of the stump.
Heat treatment of metals	l It is commonly used in the heat treatment of metals as a solvent in the post-wash.
Pharmacology	l It was added in toothpastes for treating sensitive teeth. l It was used for treating asthma as well as arthritis. l It combats high blood pressure and was used as a hypertensive.

 
 
3. Transportation Information

DOT Classification:	CLASS 5.1; Oxidizing material.
U.N.	1486
Packing Group:	III

 
 
 
4.Storage & Handing
 
l Keep package tightly closed.
l Keep goods in a cool, well-ventilated area.
l Separate from acids, alkalis, reducing agents and combustibles.
 
 
5. Packing
l In net 25kg pp bags;
l Packing with pallets;
l 25MT/20'FCL.