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12648
Fluka
Potassium nitrate
SKU
12648
Puriss., meets analytical specification of Ph Eur, BP, USP, FCC, E252, 99.0-100.5%
Synonym(s)
Saltpeter; Saltpetre;Nitrate of potash
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| Brand Fluka | CAS Numbers (All) | EC Number | Linear Formula KNO3 | MDL Number |
| Molar Mass 101 g/mol | Synonyms Saltpeter; Saltpetre;Nitrate of potash |
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| assay | 99.0 - 100.5 % |
| assay (calc. to the dried substance) | 99.0 - 100.5 % |
| loss on drying (105°C) | Max. 0.5 % |
| pH (5 %, 20°C) | 5 - 8 |
| ammonium (NH4) | Max. 50 ppm |
| arsenic (As) | Max. 1 ppm |
| calcium (Ca) | Max. 50 ppm |
| copper (Cu) | Max. 10 ppm |
| iron (Fe) | Max. 10 ppm |
| mercury (Hg) | Max. 1 ppm |
| sodium (Na) | Max. 0.1 % |
| lead (Pb) | Max. 2 ppm |
| zinc (Zn) | Max. 10 ppm |
| heavy metals (as Pb) | Max. 10 ppm |
| chloride (Cl) | Max. 10 ppm |
| nitrite (NO2) | Max. 5 ppm |
| sulfate (SO4) | Max. 100 ppm |
| chlorate (ClO3) | complying |
| appearance of the solution | complying |
| acidity or alkalinity | complying |
| reducible impurities | complying |
| residual solvents | complying |
| identity on K | complying |
| identity on NO3 | complying |
Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point/Range | Not applicable |
| Certification | Ph. Eur., FCC, USP, E252 |
| Color | Colorless |
| Density | 2.11 g/cm3 (20 °C) |
| Flashpoint | Not applicable |
| Form | Crystalline |
| Grade | Reagent Grade |
| Incompatible Materials | Heavy metals, Reducing agents, Combustible material, Acids, Thiocyanates, Cyanides |
| Lower Explosion Limit | Not applicable |
| Melting Point/Range | 335 °C (1.013 hPa) |
| Partition Coefficient | Not applicable |
| Purity Percentage | 99.00 |
| Purity Details | 99.00-100.50% |
| Solubility in Water | 357 g/l (25 °C) |
| Upper Explosion Limit | Not applicable |
| Vapor Pressure | No data available |
| Viscosity | Not applicable |
| pH-Value | 5.5-7.5 at 50 g/l (20 °C) |
| Product Line | Puriss. |
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
Safety Information
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Hazard Class | 5.1 |
| Package Group | III |
| UN ID | UN1486 |
