POTASSIUM NITRATE AR |
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SYNONYMS : SALTPETRE, NITRATE OF POTASH
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| Article No. |
05400 |
| Grade |
AR |
| Purity |
99% |
| CAS No. |
7757-79-1 |
| Molecular Formula |
KNO3 |
| Molecular Weight |
101.11 |
| H.S. Code |
2834.2100 |
| Shelf Life |
5 Years |
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| Confirms to BP, USP |
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| Specifications |
| Appearance |
White crystalline powder |
| Assay (as KNO3) |
99 - 100.5% |
| Identity |
Passes test |
| Appearance of solution |
Passes test |
| Reducing substance |
Passes test |
| pH (5% solution at 20 deg C) |
4.5 - 8.5 |
| Acidity or alkalinity |
Passes test |
| Chloride (Cl) |
Max 0.001% |
| Chlorate and perchlorate (as Cl) |
Passes test |
| Sulphate (SO4) |
Max 0.003% |
| Phosphate (PO4) |
Max 0.0005% |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) |
Max 0.0005% |
| Arsenic (As) |
Max 0.0003% |
| Iron (Fe) |
Max 0.0003% |
| Calcium (Ca) |
Max 0.001% |
| Sodium (Na) |
Max 0.02% |
| Ammonium (NH4) |
Max 0.001% |
| Iodate (IO3) |
Max 0.0005% |
| Nitrite (NO2) |
Max 0.001% |
| Loss on drying (at 105 deg C) |
Max 0.5% |
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| Safety Information
and Hazard Symbols |
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Symbol: GHS03
Signal Word: Warning
UN No.: 1486
IMCO Class No.: 5.1
Packing Group: III
Hazardous Statement: H272
Precaution Statement: P220 |
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| Revision Date
: 20-Sep-2013 |
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