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Potassium nitrate

CAS 7757-79-1
EC 231-818-8
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Product Identification

More information about Potassium nitrate

Basic Product Information

Product Name
Potassium nitrate
Product Code
10844

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
7757-79-1 Check regulations

Chemical Abstracts Service registry number - unique identifier for chemical substances

EC Number
231-818-8 Check regulations

European Community number - used for regulatory compliance in EU/EEA

Uses Information

Identified Uses
SU24 Scientific research and development

Overview

Potassium nitrate (CAS: 7757-79-1 ) is a various forms (powder/flake/crystalline/beads, etc.) substance commonly used su24 scientific research and development.

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Hazard Identification

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Classification Status

Classified

Signal Word

danger (Danger)

Hazard Classifications

Ox. Sol. Category 2 H272
GHS03 pictogram

Hazard Statements

  • H272: May intensify fire; oxidizer.

Precautionary Statements

  • P221: Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles.
  • P210: Keep away from heat. - No smoking.
  • P220: Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials.
  • P280: Wear protective gloves / eye protection / face protection.
  • P370+P378: In case of fire: Use for extinction: CO2, powder or water spray.
  • P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

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Physical & Chemical Properties

More about properties
Physical State
Not available
State Under Standard Conditions
Not available
Appearance
Various forms (powder/flake/crystalline/beads, etc.)
Colour
Not available
Colour Intensity
Not available
Form
Various forms (powder/flake/crystalline/beads, etc.)
Odor
Odorless
Odor Threshold
Not determined.
Ph
Not applicable.
Melting Point
334 ℃ (633 ºF)
Boiling Point
400 °C (752 °F) (dec)
Flash Point
Not available
Freezing Point
Not available
Softening Point
Not available
Solidification Point
Not available
Cloud Point
Not available
Crystallisation Point
Not available
Evaporation Rate
Not applicable.
Relative Evaporation Rate
Not available
Vapor Pressure
Not applicable.
Vapor Density
Not applicable.
Relative Density
Not determined.
Bulk Density
Not available
Density
2.109 g/cm3 (17.6 lbs/gal)
Flammability
Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
Upper Explosive Limit
Not determined
Lower Explosive Limit
Not determined
Auto Ignition Temperature
Not determined.
Decomposition Temperature
Not determined.
Solubility
Not available
Partition Coefficient
Not determined.
Solubility In Water
Soluble
Solubility In Fat
Not available
Kinematic Viscosity
Not applicable.
Dynamic Viscosity
Not applicable.
Viscosity Type
Not available
Surface Tension
Not available
Explosive Properties
Not available
Oxidizing Properties
Not available
Molecular Weight
Not available
Solid Content
Not available
Solvent Content
Not available
Gas Group
Not available
Relative Vapor Density
Not available
Dissociation Constant
Not available
Hydrolysis Rate
Not available
Concentration
Not available
Temperature
Not available
Particle Characteristics
Not available
Particle Size
Not available
Particle Size Distribution
Not available
Particle Shape
Not available
Particle Aspect Ratio
Not available
Particle Aggregation State
Not available
Particle Agglomeration State
Not available
Particle Specific Surface Area
Not available
Particle Dustiness
Not available
Voc Content
Not available
Voc Concentration
Not available
Voc Content Info
Not available
Metal Corrosion
Not available

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the hazard signal word for Potassium nitrate?

The signal word for this substance is "danger".

What is Potassium nitrate used for?

SU24 Scientific research and development

What are the hazard statements for Potassium nitrate?

This substance has 1 hazard statements: H272: May intensify fire; oxidizer.

What is the melting point of Potassium nitrate?

The melting point is 334 ℃ (633 ºF) and the boiling point is 400 °C (752 °F) (dec).