| Article No. | 05400 |
| Purity | 99% |
| Molecular Formula | KNO3 |
| H.S. Code | 2834.2100 |
| Grade | AR |
| CAS No. | 7757-79-1 |
| Molecular Weight | 101.11 |
| Shelf Life | 60 Months |
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| Physical state at 20 °C | Solid | Colour | White crystalline | ||||
| Odour | Odorless | pH value | 5.5 - 8.0 | ||||
| Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] | 334 °C | Boiling point [°C] | 400°C | ||||
| Vapour density | 3 | Density [g/cm3] | 2.109 | ||||
| Solubility in water [% weight] | 36 gm/l00 ml water | ||||||
| Appearance | White crystalline powder | Assay (Titration after Ion exchange) | 99 - 100.5% |
| Identity (acc. to pharmacopoeias) | Passes test | Appearance of solution | Passes test |
| Reducing substance | Passes test | pH (5% solution in water; 20°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% | Lead (Pb) | Max 0.0005% |
| Arsenic (As) | Max 0.0003% | Iron (Fe) | Max 0.0003% |
| Calcium (Ca) | Max 0.005% | Sodium (Na) | Max 0.02% |
| Ammonium (NH4) | Max 0.001% | Iodate (IO3) | Max 0.0005% |
| Nitrite (NO2) | Max 0.0005% | Loss on drying (at 105°C) | Max 0.5% |
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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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