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Potassium Nitrate is a key component in fertilizers, explosives, and in food preservation, as well as in the manufacture of gunpowder.
- Fertilizers: Used as a source of nitrogen and potassium in fertilizers.
- Explosives: Used in the manufacture of gunpowder and other explosives.
- Food Preservation: Used as a preservative in cured meats and food products.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Applied in the production of other potassium compounds and in rocket propellants.
Appearance
White crystalline solid
Odor
Odorless
Molecular Formula
KNO3
Molecular Weight
101.1 g/mol
Melting Point
334 °C
Density
2.109 g/cm³
Solubility
Soluble in water
Flash Point
Not applicable
Chemical Stability
Stable under normal conditions, but reacts with reducing agents