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Potassium nitrate, 99%, extra pure, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Chemical Identifiers
CAS | 7757-79-1 |
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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 |
Description
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Chemical Identifiers
7757-79-1 | |
101.10 | |
FGIUAXJPYTZDNR-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
24434 | |
[K+].[O-][N+]([O-])=O |
KNO3 | |
MFCD00011409 | |
potassium nitrate, saltpeter, nitre, nitrate of potash, vicknite, nitric acid potassium salt, nitric acid, potassium salt, saltpetre, kaliumnitrat, kalii nitras | |
CHEBI:63043 |
Specifications
400.0°C | |
7757-79-1 | |
Fine Crystals or Crystalline Powder | |
KNO3 | |
MFCD00011409 | |
potassium nitrate, saltpeter, nitre, nitrate of potash, vicknite, nitric acid potassium salt, nitric acid, potassium salt, saltpetre, kaliumnitrat, kalii nitras | |
FGIUAXJPYTZDNR-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
potassium;nitrate | |
24434 | |
101.1 | |
Extra Pure |
334.0°C | |
White | |
99% | |
KNO3 | |
15,7769 | |
Solubility in water: 320g/L (20°C). Other solubilities: soluble in glycerol, slightly soluble in alcohol | |
[K+].[O-][N+]([O-])=O | |
101.10 | |
CHEBI:63043 | |
99% | |
Potassium nitrate, Extra Pure |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement:
May intensify fire; oxidizer.
GHS P Statement:
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
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GHS Signal Word: Warning
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- Potassium nitrate
Signal Word
- Warning
Hazard Category
- Oxidising solid Category 3
Hazard Statement
- H272-May intensify fire; oxidiser.
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H334-May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P370+P378-In case of fire: Use sand to extinguish.
Supplemental information
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : potassium nitrate
RUO – Research Use Only