Agricultural Grade 99.4% Purity Potassium Nitrate

• Customization: Available
• CAS No.: 7757-79-1
• EINECS: 231-818-8
• Model NO.: 7757-79-1
• Certification: COA
• Application: Vegetables, Flowers, Fruit
• Appearance: Crystal
• Infection on Soil: Physiological Alkaline
• Chemical Character: Chemical Neutral
• Release Type: Quick
• Chorine: Potassium Without Chloride
• Type: Potassium Nitrate
• Odor: Odorless, with a Strong Alkaline Taste
• Relative Density: Relative Density 2.428 (19ºC)
• Melting Point: Melting Point 891ºC
• Solubility: Solubility in Water Is 114.5g/100ml (25ºC)
• Hygroscopicity: Easily Hygroscopic and Deliquescent in Humid Air
• Transport Package: PP Bag
• Origin: China
• HS Code: 28342100
• Production Capacity: 5000mt/M

Product Description

Product Introduction

Potassium nitrate, a key inorganic compound, presents as colorless or white crystalline granules or powder. It is odorless but has a strong alkaline taste. Endowed with excellent solubility in water, it readily dissolves to form a clear solution. However, it shows poor solubility in ethanol. A notable characteristic is its high hygroscopicity; it easily absorbs moisture from humid air, leading to deliquescence, which necessitates proper storage conditions.

 

Widely recognized for its dual - nutrient composition of potassium and nitrogen, it plays a pivotal role across multiple sectors. In agriculture, it serves as a premium fertilizer, while in industry, it finds use in areas like fireworks, glass manufacturing, and metal processing.

Product Specification

ITEMS	STANDARD	ANALYSIS RESULT
Purity	98.5%Min	99.3%
K2O	46%Min	46.1%
N	13.5%Min	13.6%
Water Content	0.3%Max	0.08%
Chloride(Based on Cl)	0.2%Max	0.08%
Water Insoluble Matter	0.1%Max	0.007%
Appearance	White Powder	White Powder

Packaging & Shipping

 

Product Application

Agricultural Sector

• Fertilizer: Owing to its high - quality potassium and nitrogen content, it is a preferred choice for fertilizing cash crops, fruits, and vegetables. It promotes robust root development, enhances photosynthetic efficiency, and improves crop resistance to diseases and environmental stresses. For example, in tomato cultivation, it can boost fruit set, improve fruit quality, and increase yields. It can be applied through various methods, including soil drenching, foliar spraying (in diluted form), and as part of fertilizer blends.

Industrial Realm

• Pyrotechnics: A critical component in fireworks and ammunition production, it acts as an oxidizing agent, providing the necessary oxygen for combustion reactions. Its precise chemical properties enable consistent and controlled burning rates, contributing to the vibrant colors and effects in fireworks.
• Glass Manufacturing: Used to modify the physical properties of glass, it can lower the melting point, improve clarity, and enhance the strength of the glass. In the production of high - end optical glass and specialty glass for electronic displays, it helps achieve the desired optical and mechanical characteristics.
• Metal Processing: Serves as a flux in metal etching and refining processes. It aids in removing impurities from metal surfaces, facilitating better adhesion of coatings and improving the overall quality of the metal finish. In aluminum processing, it can be used to clean and prepare the metal for further fabrication.

Pharmaceutical and Food Industries

• Food Additive: In some food processing applications, it is used as a preservative, color fixative, or flavor enhancer, although its use is strictly regulated to ensure food safety. It may be found in certain cured meats and cheese products to maintain product quality and extend shelf - life.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of some pharmaceutical compounds, where its chemical properties help facilitate specific reactions and form the desired molecular structures.