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
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 |