Potassium Nitrate ACS Crystals

Jost Code 3660
Potassium Nitrate can be used as a laboratory reagent. Product specifications, MSDS’s and certifications are available under Additional Information.

Chemical Data

Chemical Formula KNO3  
CAS Number

7757-79-1

  
Molecular Weight 101.10  
Use Laboratory Reagent  
Description

Colorless crystal

  
Containers 50 kg / 110 lb. fiber drums; 25 kilogram packs EU only  
AGGLOMERATION Potassium Nitrate crystals tend to agglomerate.
Agglomeration is a normal occurrence for this chemical. 		 
Storage Store in a clean, dry warehouse in the original unopened containers.  
Revision Date 1/25/2011  

Chemical Specifications

Tests Specifications  
Assay (dried basis) 99.0% minimum  
pH 4.5 - 8.5  
Insoluable Matter 0.005% maximum  
Heavy Metals 5 ppm maximum  
Chloride 0.002% maximum  
Iodate 5 ppm maximum  
Phosphate 5 ppm maximum  
Sulfate 0.003% maximum  
Iron 3 ppm maximum  
Calcium 0.005% maximum  
Magnesium 0.002% maximum  
Sodium 0.005% maximum  
Nitrite 0.001% maximum  

Additional Information

Specifications MSDS - English (US) BSE/TSE
Halal Certificate MSDS - English (EU) non-Allergenic
Kosher Certificate MSDS - German (EU) GMO  
  MSDS - French (EU) Country of Origin
  MSDS - Spanish (EU) Residual Solvent Certification  
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