POTASSIUM NITRATE AR

Confirms to BP, USP

Article No. Grade Purity CAS No. Molecular Formula Molecular Weight H.S. Code Shelf Life
SC2845 AR 99% 7757-79-1 KNO3 101.11 2834.2100 60 Months

Packings

500 g

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °C Solid
Colour White crystalline
Odour Odorless
pH value 5.5 - 8.0
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 334 °C
Boiling point [°C] 400°C
Vapour density 3
Density [g/cm3] 2.109
Solubility in water [% weight] 36 gm/l00 ml water

Specifications

Appearance White crystalline powder
Assay (Titration after Ion exchange) 99 - 100.5%
Identity (acc. to pharmacopoeias) Passes test
Appearance of solution Passes test
Reducing substance Passes test
pH (5% solution in water; 20°C) 4.5 - 8.5
Acidity or alkalinity Passes test
Chloride (Cl) Max 0.001%
Chlorate and perchlorate (as Cl) Passes test
Sulphate (SO4) Max 0.003%
Phosphate (PO4) Max 0.0005%
Lead (Pb) Max 0.0005%
Arsenic (As) Max 0.0003%
Iron (Fe) Max 0.0003%
Calcium (Ca) Max 0.001%
Sodium (Na) Max 0.02%
Ammonium (NH4) Max 0.001%
Iodate (IO3) Max 0.0005%
Nitrite (NO2) Max 0.0005%
Loss on drying (at 105°C) Max 0.5%

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols

Flame Over Circle
Symbol GHS03
Signal Word Warning
UN No. 1486
IMCO Class No. 5.1
Packing Group III
Hazardous Statement H272
Precaution Statement P220
Risk Statement
Safety Statement
Revision Date : 14-Apr-2022