Potassium nitrate, 99.999%, (trace metal basis), Thermo Scientific™

Description

This Thermo Scientific brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific.

For ultra trace analysis

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7757-79-1
• Molecular Formula: KNO₃
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 101.1
• MDL Number: MFCD00011409
• InChI Key: FGIUAXJPYTZDNR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: potassium nitrate, saltpeter, nitre, nitrate of potash, vicknite, nitric acid potassium salt, nitric acid, potassium salt, saltpetre, kaliumnitrat, kalii nitras
• PubChem CID: 24434
• ChEBI: CHEBI:63043
• IUPAC Name: potassium;nitrate
• SMILES: [N+](=O)([O-])[O-].[K+]

• Quantity: 10g
• Assay Percent Range: 99.999%
• Linear Formula: KNO₃
• Fieser: 05,561
• Merck Index: 15, 7769
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 320g/L (20°C). Other solubilities: soluble in glycerol,slightly soluble in alcohol
• Formula Weight: 101.1
• Percent Purity: 99.999%
• Grade: Trace Metal Basis
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Density: 2.1
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium nitrate, 99.999%

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Potassium nitrate

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Oxidising solid Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H272-May intensify fire; oxidiser.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P220-Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P371+P380+P375-In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Potassium nitrate

RUO – Research Use Only