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Potassium nitrate, 99.999%, (trace metal basis), Thermo Scientific™
Chemical Identifiers
CAS | 7757-79-1 |
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Molecular Formula | KNO3 |
Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 101.1 |
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 |
IUPAC Name | potassium;nitrate |
SMILES | [N+](=O)([O-])[O-].[K+] |
Description
This Thermo Scientific 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.
For ultra trace analysisChemical Identifiers
7757-79-1 | |
101.1 | |
FGIUAXJPYTZDNR-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
24434 | |
potassium;nitrate |
KNO3 | |
MFCD00011409 | |
potassium nitrate, saltpeter, nitre, nitrate of potash, vicknite, nitric acid potassium salt, nitric acid, potassium salt, saltpetre, kaliumnitrat, kalii nitras | |
CHEBI:63043 | |
[N+](=O)([O-])[O-].[K+] |
Specifications
7757-79-1 | |
KNO3 | |
MFCD00011409 | |
15, 7769 | |
Solubility in water: 320g/L (20°C). Other solubilities: soluble in glycerol,slightly soluble in alcohol | |
[N+](=O)([O-])[O-].[K+] | |
101.1 | |
CHEBI:63043 | |
99.999% | |
2.1 |
99.999% | |
KNO3 | |
05,561 | |
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 | |
Trace Metal Basis | |
Potassium nitrate, 99.999% |
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
missing translation for 'einecsNumber' : 231-818-8
missing translation for 'rtecsNumber' : TT3700000
missing translation for 'tsca' : TSCA
- Potassium nitrate
Signal Word
- Warning
Hazard Category
- Oxidising solid Category 3
Hazard Statement
- H272-May intensify fire; oxidiser.
Precautionary Statement
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P220-Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P371+P380+P375-In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.
Supplemental information
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Potassium nitrate
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