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Potassium nitrate

99.999% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Saltpeter

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
KNO3
CAS Number:
7757-79-1
Molecular Weight:
101.10
EC Number:
231-818-8
MDL number:
MFCD00011409
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
PubChem Substance ID:
24878578
NACRES:
NA.23

assay

99.999% trace metals basis

form

crystalline

technique(s)

flow cytometry: suitable

impurities

≤15.0 ppm Trace Metal Analysis

mp

334 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

[K+].[O-][N+]([O-])=O

InChI

1S/K.NO3/c;2-1(3)4/q+1;-1

InChI key

FGIUAXJPYTZDNR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

  • Improving drought and salinity tolerance in barley by application of salicylic acid and potassium nitrate: Studies the ameliorative effects of potassium nitrate and salicylic acid on barley, showing improved tolerance to drought and salinity stress (KA Fayez, SA Bazaid, 2014).
  • Prior application of 10% potassium nitrate to reduce post-bleaching sensitivity: a randomized triple-blind clinical trial: Evaluates the use of potassium nitrate in reducing sensitivity post dental bleaching, providing clinical evidence of its effectiveness (M Rezende, KL da Silva, TC Miguel, PV Farago, 2020).

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hcodes

H272

Hazard Classifications

Ox. Sol. 3

Storage Class

5.1B - Oxidizing hazardous materials

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WGK 1

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Not applicable

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Propionibacterium freudenreichii (PF) is an actinobacterium used in cheese technology and for its probiotic properties. PF is also extremely adaptable to several ecological niches and can grow on a variety of carbon and nitrogen sources. The aim of this work
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The Journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy, 63(6), 1173-1178 (2009-03-31)
The aim of this study was to assess the sensitivity, specificity and time to results of mycobacterial growth indicator tube (MGIT) 960, microscopic observation drug susceptibility (MODS) assay and nitrate reductase assay (NRA) compared with the gold standard agar proportion
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Bioresource technology, 118, 438-444 (2012-06-22)
Microalgal starch is a potential feedstock for biofuel production. The effects of KNO(3) and MgSO(4) concentrations and light intensity on biomass and starch production by the marine microalga, Tetraselmis subcordiformis, were investigated. Under 200 μmol m(-2) s(-1) irradiance and sulfur-deprived
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