Potassium nitrate, 99.995%

Name: Potassium nitrate, 99.995%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-014052

About Potassium nitrate, 99.995%

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Potassium nitrate in AR grade, an alkali metal compound registered under CAS number 7757-79-1 with a typical assay of 99.995%. Its molecular formula is KNO3 and its molecular weight is 101.1 g/mol. It is also known as Nitrate of potash or Vicknite.

The product is provided as a powder. Reported physical data include a melting point of 334 °C and a density of 2.11 g/cm3 at 20 °C. Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Typical applications include battery and energy materials and nanotechnology research. Typical end-use sectors are academic and industrial research.

Available in 5 g, 50 g, 250 g and 5 x 1 kg packs, Potassium nitrate is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Battery & energy materials
Nanotechnology research

Industries

Grade guides

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Potassium nitrate, 99.995%
Catalogue No.	VQ-014052
CAS Number	7757-79-1
IUPAC name	potassium nitrate
Molecular formula	KNO₃
Molecular weight	101.1 g/mol
Exact mass	100.9515
Grade	AR
Purity / assay	99.995%
HSN code	28342100
InChIKey	FGIUAXJPYTZDNR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	[N+](=O)([O-])[O-].[K+]
PubChem CID	24434

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	Powder
Melting point	334 °C
Density	2.11 g/cm3 at 20 °C
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 3
TPSA	62.9 Å²
UN number	UN 1486
Synonyms	Nitrate of potash, Vicknite, Nitric acid, potassium salt, Kalii nitras, Collo-Bo, Kali nitricum, Potassium nitrate(DOT), Salt peter, INS NO.252, INS-252, Sensitive Teeth, Sensitive Tooth Paste

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Oxidiser

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H272May intensify fire, oxidizer
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P210, P220, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P370 + P378, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

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Potassium nitrate, 99.999%

CAS: 7757-79-1
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MW: 101.1 g/mol

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Potassium nitrate, GR 99%+

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Formula: KNO₃
MW: 101.1 g/mol

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Cell Culture

Potassium nitrate, suitable for cell culture, suitable for plant cell culture

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Formula: KNO₃
MW: 101.1 g/mol

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MW: 101.1 g/mol

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Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Potassium nitrate, 99.995%?

The CAS Registry Number of Potassium nitrate, 99.995% is 7757-79-1. It is also known as Nitrate of potash, Vicknite, Nitric acid, potassium salt.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Potassium nitrate, 99.995%?

Potassium nitrate, 99.995% has the molecular formula KNO3 and a molecular weight of 101.1 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is potassium nitrate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Potassium nitrate, 99.995% can I order?

We supply Potassium nitrate, 99.995% in AR (99.995%) grade, in 5 g, 50 g, 250 g, 5 x 1 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Potassium nitrate, 99.995%?

Yes. Every lot of Potassium nitrate, 99.995% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Potassium nitrate, 99.995% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Potassium nitrate, 99.995% is classified as hazardous (UN 1486), so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.