Potassium nitrate is a kind of inorganic salt which is colorless transparent crystal or white powder. Potassium nitrate is easily soluble in water, soluble in liquid ammonia and glycerin, insoluble in absolute ethyl alcohol and diethyl ether. It can cause combustion or explosion in contact with reducing agent carbon, sulfur, titanium and other metal powders.There are various usages of potassium nitrate in different industries. Potassium nitrate is used as analytical reagent and oxidizing agent and also the synthesis of potassium salt and preparation of explosives. In the field of agriculture, it mainly used as compound fertilizer for crops and flowers.Potassium nitrate is a chlorine-free potassium compound fertilizer.1.Potassium nitrate can provide efficient nutrition for plants and increase crop production quality. 2.No volatilization and it can be directly applied to soil surface without mulch. 3.Potassium nitrate contains large quantity of K elements which can increase crops resistance. 4.Potassium nitrate can improve fruit quality and it can help increase the content of water and sugar in the period of fruit enlargement. 5.It can improve soil properties and easy to handle and use. Potassium nitrate is completely and rapidly soluble in water, which make it an ideal choice for irrigation fertilization and foliar fertilization

Name	Potassium nitrate
Color	Colorless transparent crystal or white powder
Chemical formula	KNO3
CAS No.	7757-79-1
Content	13.5%N+46%K
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In the food industry, potassium nitrate is used as coloring agent, color protector, anti-microbial agent, preservative, such as for cured meat, and as a preservative in luncheon meat. In agriculture, it is applied to the production of fertilizer. As a source of both nitrogen and potassium, this compound stimulates plant growth and improves crop yields. In medical industry, it can produce medicines such as Penicillin potassium and rifampicin. It is also used in the production of black gunpowder, fireworks, and other explosives due to its oxidizing properties.Applying potassium fertilizer to tomatoes can promote robust growth and development of tomato seedlings. Besides, both the vitamin C content and sugar content are significantly increased, resulting in bright and vibrant colors, consistent maturity, and intact fruit pulp.Potassium nitrate can mitigate chlorine hazards and it has also been shown to promote the expansion and coloring of pulp cells in fruits and vegetables. This leads to improved texture, flavor, and appearance, making your products stand out from the competition.Potassium nitrate, a versatile chemical compound with an array of industrial and agricultural applications. Potassium nitrate, also known as saltpetre, is a salt of nitric acid and potassium ions. It is a white crystal powder with a chemical formula of KNO3. The compound has a variety of uses in industries ranging from food processing to fertilizers.Potassium nitrate is a versatile and crucial chemical substance that has benefits across many different sectors, including agriculture, industry, manufacturing, organic production, and new energy production. Potassium nitrate’s ability to act as a highly effective oxidizing agent has made it an indispensable component of explosives such as black powder.