potassium nitrateis achemical compoundwith thechemical formulakno₃. it is anionic saltofpotassium ionsk⁺andnitrate ionsno₃, and is therefore analkali metal nitrate.

it occurs in nature as a mineral,niter. it is a source ofnitrogen, from which it derives its name. potassium nitrate is one of several nitrogen-containing compounds collectively referred to assaltpeterorsalt petre.

application

major uses of potassium nitrate are infertilizers,tree stumpremoval,rocket propellantsandfireworks.

it is one of the major constituents of black powder and has been used since themiddle agesas afood preservative.

potassium nitrateis achemical compoundwith thechemical formulakno₃. it is anionic saltofpotassium ionsk⁺andnitrate ionsno₃, and is therefore analkali metal nitrate.

it occurs in nature as a mineral,niter. it is a source ofnitrogen, from which it derives its name. potassium nitrate is one of several nitrogen-containing compounds collectively referred to assaltpeterorsalt petre.

application

major uses of potassium nitrate are infertilizers,tree stumpremoval,rocket propellantsandfireworks.

it is one of the major constituents of black powder and has been used since themiddle agesas afood preservative.