Metalic Fine Chem

Product:  Potassium Nitrate (KNO3)

• CAS Number: 7757-79-1
• Purity: 99% and 99.4%
• Forms Available: Granular or powder

Product Specifications: Applications:

1. Food Industry: Used as a chromogenic reagent, color protecting agent, antimicrobial agent, and preservative for products like bacon and luncheon meat.
2. Hair Care Products: Acts as a color agent, antimicrobial agent, preservative, and color protecting agent.
3. Agriculture: A key raw material for blending fertilizers, as well as used in fertigation systems for hydroponics and greenhouse crops.
4. Fireworks & Pyrotechnics: In the manufacture of fireworks, black powder, and matches.
5. Glass and Ceramic Industries: Used in glass clarifying, refining agents for TV glass, and ceramic glazes.
6. Chemical Production: Used in catalysis, salt heat treatments, and as a concentrating agent.
7. Fertilizers: Used in the production of top-quality liquid fertilizers.

Packaging and Shipping:

• Packaging:

  • 25 kg net per woven bag, lined with plastic film bags.
  • 21 Metric Tons per 1*20-foot container (FCL).

• Shipping:

  • Estimated 7-15 working days after deposit confirmation.

Sodium Nitrate is an inorganic salt with the chemical formula NaNO_3. Often referred to as Chile saltpeter, it is a highly versatile compound widely used in agriculture, food preservation, and industrial manufacturing.

Physical and Chemical Properties

• Appearance: Clear to white crystalline solid or powder.

• Solubility: Extremely soluble in water; it is also slightly soluble in alcohol.

• Hygroscopy: It is very hygroscopic, meaning it readily absorbs moisture from the surrounding air and can become damp or "clumpy."

• Oxidation: It is a strong oxidizing agent. While not flammable on its own, it can significantly accelerate the combustion of organic materials.

 Primary Applications

1. Agriculture: It is used as a nitrogen-based fertilizer. Because the nitrogen is in nitrate form, it is immediately available for plant uptake, making it effective for quick crop growth.

2. Food Industry: Used as a preservative and color fixative in cured meats (such as bacon, ham, and hot dogs). It helps prevent the growth of bacteria, specifically Clostridium botulinum.

3. Glass and Ceramics: Acts as an oxidizing agent and flux in glass manufacturing to remove air bubbles and impurities, improving the clarity of the finished glass.

4. Solar Energy: Similar to potassium nitrate, it is used in molten salt mixtures for thermal energy storage in concentrated solar power plants.

5. Industrial: Used in the production of nitric acid, explosives, and as a component in metal treatment and smoke-producing pyrotechnics.

Safety and Handling

• Storage: Must be stored in a cool, dry place. Due to its oxidizing nature, it must be kept away from heat, sparks, and combustible materials like wood or paper.

• Health: Ingestion in large quantities can be harmful as it interferes with the blood's ability to carry oxygen (methemoglobinemia). Contact with skin or eyes may cause irritation.

• Disposal: Should be handled according to local environmental regulations, as high concentrations of nitrates in water runoff can lead to environmental issues like algae blooms.

Potassium Nitrate, also known as saltpeter or nitre, is an inorganic salt with the chemical formula KNO3. It is a naturally occurring mineral found in rocks and caves, but it is primarily produced industrially through the reaction of potassium chloride with nitric acid or sodium nitrate.

Physical and Chemical Properties

• Appearance: A white to dirty grey crystalline powder or transparent colorless crystals.

• Solubility: Highly soluble in water; its solubility increases significantly with temperature.

• Nature: It is a strong oxidizing agent, meaning it provides oxygen to fires, making them burn much more intensely.

• Taste/Odor: Cooling, saline, and pungent taste; it is completely odorless.

 Primary Applications

• Agriculture: One of the most common uses is as a water-soluble, chloride-free source of nitrogen and potassium for high-value crops (fertilizer).

• Food Preservation: Historically used to cure meats (like corned beef or salami) to preserve color and prevent bacterial growth.

• Industrial/Pyrotechnics: A key ingredient in black powder (gunpowder), fireworks, and rocket propellants due to its oxidizing properties.

• Solar Energy: Used in molten salt mixtures for heat storage in concentrated solar power plants.

• Medical: Often found in "sensitive teeth" toothpastes to help reduce nerve excitability.

 Safety and Handling

While not as volatile as some other nitrates, it requires careful management:

• Oxidizer Hazard: Must be stored away from combustible materials (wood, paper, oil) and reducing agents to prevent fire risks.

• Health: Can cause irritation to the eyes, skin, and respiratory tract upon contact or inhalation.

• Decomposition: When heated to decomposition, it emits toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides.