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Potassium nitrate
Potassium nitrate is widely utilized in research focused on:
- Agriculture: As a key ingredient in fertilizers, it provides essential nitrogen and potassium for plant growth, enhancing crop yields and improving soil health.
- Food Preservation: Used in curing meats, it helps inhibit bacterial growth, extending shelf life while maintaining flavor and color.
- Pyrotechnics: Serves as an oxidizing agent in fireworks and explosives, contributing to vibrant colors and controlled combustion.
- Pharmaceuticals: Employed in some medications, it aids in the treatment of certain conditions, showcasing its versatility beyond agriculture.
- Environmental Applications: Utilized in water treatment processes to remove contaminants, supporting efforts to maintain clean water supplies.
General Information
Properties
Safety and Regulations
Applications
Potassium nitrate is widely utilized in research focused on:
- Agriculture: As a key ingredient in fertilizers, it provides essential nitrogen and potassium for plant growth, enhancing crop yields and improving soil health.
- Food Preservation: Used in curing meats, it helps inhibit bacterial growth, extending shelf life while maintaining flavor and color.
- Pyrotechnics: Serves as an oxidizing agent in fireworks and explosives, contributing to vibrant colors and controlled combustion.
- Pharmaceuticals: Employed in some medications, it aids in the treatment of certain conditions, showcasing its versatility beyond agriculture.
- Environmental Applications: Utilized in water treatment processes to remove contaminants, supporting efforts to maintain clean water supplies.
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
The SDS provides comprehensive safety information on handling, storage, and disposal of the product.
Product Specification (PS)
The PS provides a comprehensive breakdown of the product’s properties, including chemical composition, physical state, purity, and storage requirements. It also details acceptable quality ranges and the product's intended applications.
Certificates of Analysis (COA)
Search for Certificates of Analysis (COA) by entering the products Lot Number. Lot and Batch Numbers can be found on a product’s label following the words ‘Lot’ or ‘Batch’.
*Catalog Number
*Lot Number
Certificates Of Origin (COO)
This COO confirms the country where the product was manufactured, and also details the materials and components used in it and whether it is derived from natural, synthetic, or other specific sources. This certificate may be required for customs, trade, and regulatory compliance.
*Catalog Number
*Lot Number
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
The SDS provides comprehensive safety information on handling, storage, and disposal of the product.
DownloadProduct Specification (PS)
The PS provides a comprehensive breakdown of the product’s properties, including chemical composition, physical state, purity, and storage requirements. It also details acceptable quality ranges and the product's intended applications.
DownloadCertificates of Analysis (COA)
Search for Certificates of Analysis (COA) by entering the products Lot Number. Lot and Batch Numbers can be found on a product’s label following the words ‘Lot’ or ‘Batch’.
*Catalog Number
*Lot Number
Certificates Of Origin (COO)
This COO confirms the country where the product was manufactured, and also details the materials and components used in it and whether it is derived from natural, synthetic, or other specific sources. This certificate may be required for customs, trade, and regulatory compliance.