Potassium Nitrate Technical Grade
Product Code : SCL-CA-12670
Quick Answer: The Potassium Nitrate Technical Grade is a white crystalline, water-soluble nitrate salt (KNO3) used for supervised nitrate chemistry, solubility and crystallisation studies and oxidiser-safety training.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- Formula KNO3, molecular weight about 101.10 g/mol
- White crystalline, water-soluble inorganic salt
- Useful for stoichiometry, solubility and solution calculations
- Supports supervised demonstrations of nitrate salts and crystallisation
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Chemical name | Potassium nitrate |
| Formula | KNO3 |
| Molecular weight | About 101.10 g/mol |
| Form | White crystalline |
About This Product
In school and college labs, potassium nitrate is used to teach nitrate salts, potassium ions, and solubility and crystallisation behaviour. A clean, dry spatula is used to take only the quantity the procedure needs, with goggles, gloves and a lab coat, and dust is kept down during weighing and mixing. It is used only in approved laboratory methods and never in pyrotechnic or fuel mixtures. The Potassium Nitrate Technical Grade is available for supply within India and for export to Uganda, Lebanon, Latvia, Portugal, Oman and Grenada.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Why is potassium nitrate stored separately?
It is an oxidiser, so it is kept away from combustible materials, reducing agents, organic matter and heat sources.
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