What is the purpose of the potassium nitrate?

potassium nitrate, alias saltpeter, salt nitrate, potassium nitrate, the appearance of prismatic colorless transparent or white granule or crystalline powder, soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol, in the water solubility of 13 g / 100 ml, easy system, so the storage, should be stored in a cool, dry and ventilated place, away from fire and heat source, temperature shall not exceed 30 ℃, relative humidity shall not exceed 80%. Potassium nitrate oxidation resistance, should be separated from active metal.

because of the purity of potassium nitrate is different, can be divided into agricultural grade, industrial grade, superior quality, high purity specifications, including agricultural level is 99%, the purity of high purity of potassium nitrate can be as high as 99. 8%.

in China, zhejiang, sichuan, shanxi and other places all have mines, in foreign countries, mainly produced in Israel, the United States and Chile, potassium nitrate is mainly used in industry, domestic and foreign potassium nitrate is mainly used for agriculture.

about the purpose of potassium nitrate, potassium nitrate is mainly used for the synthesis of potash in agriculture. In the industry, widespread use of potassium nitrate. In the food industry, potassium nitrate used as a hair color agent, stabilizer. color-protecting, preservative, etc. , have antiseptic effect in the bacon, luncheon meat; In the ceramic industry, potassium nitrate was used to make porcelain glaze medicine; In the glass industry, potassium nitrate used as clarifying agent glass; In the pharmaceutical industry, potassium nitrate to produce potash drugs such as penicillin. Potassium nitrate or making black powder, fireworks, matches and other raw materials.

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