Potassium nitrate, 99.999%, (trace metal basis)

Description

CAS: 7757-79-1 | KNO3 | 101.10 g/mol

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For ultra trace analysis

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7757-79-1
• Molecular Formula: KNO3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 101.10
• MDL Number: MFCD00011409
• InChI Key: FGIUAXJPYTZDNR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: potassium nitrate, saltpeter, nitre, nitrate of potash, vicknite, nitric acid potassium salt, nitric acid, potassium salt, saltpetre, kaliumnitrat, kalii nitras
• PubChem CID: 24434
• ChEBI: CHEBI:63043
• SMILES: [K+].[O-][N+]([O-])=O

• Boiling Point: 400.0°C
• Melting Point: 334.0°C
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Crystals and/or Chunks
• Quantity: 10 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99.999%
• Linear Formula: KNO₃
• Fieser: 05,561
• Merck Index: 15, 7769
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 320g/L (20°C). Other solubilities: soluble in glycerol, slightly soluble in alcohol
• IUPAC Name: potassium;nitrate
• Formula Weight: 101.1
• Percent Purity: 99.999%
• Grade: Trace Metal Basis
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Density: 2.1
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium nitrate, 99.999%

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	GHS Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement: May intensify fire; oxidizer.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. WARNING: The information provided on this web site was developed in compliance with European Union (EU) regulations and is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe handling and use. It is not to be considered as either a warranty or quality specification.
EINECSNumber	231-818-8
RTECSNumber	TT3700000
TSCA	TSCA

SDS

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