Introduction Name:Potassium Nitrate CAS NO:7757-79-1 UN No:1486 Formula:KNO3 Formula Weight:101.10 Technical Grade Nitric acid potassium salt (1:1),it is also known as potassium nitrate.It is easily soluble in water, but it can not deliquesce in the air. Powder potassium nitrate can be used as fertilizer to improve nitrogen and potassium nutrition, also can be used as potassium salt in industry, medicine. Application 1.Technical Grade Nitric acid potassium salt (1:1) used as fertilizer,especially for use with crops such as tomatoes, potatoes, tobacco, leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, and peaches. 2.Powder potassium nitrate used as a meat preservative that helps meats retain their bright red color. 3.Component (usually about 98%) of some tree stump removal products. It accelerates the natural decomposition of the stump by supplying nitrogen for the fungi attacking the wood of the stump. 4.In the manufacture of glasses and ceramics; 5.As an oxidizing agent in rocket propulsion systems 6.Technical Grade Nitric acid potassium salt (1:1) used as a raw material in the manufacture of other potassium compounds.