Potassium Nitrate
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Potassium nitrate, also known as saltpeter or niter, is a compound with the chemical formula KNO3. Potassium nitrate is colorless or white crystal, easily soluble in water. It has a salty taste and is odorless. Often used for a variety of purposes.
Agricultural Fertilizer: Potassium nitrate is used as a fertilizer in agriculture. It provides plants with essential nutrients, including potassium and nitrogen, promoting healthy growth and increasing crop yields.
Food preservatives: Used in food preservation, especially in the curing of meats and in the production of certain types of cheese. Its antibacterial properties help extend the shelf life of food.
Pyrotechnics: Potassium nitrate is a key ingredient in fireworks and pyrotechnic compositions because it acts as an oxidizing agent when combined with other substances, producing colorful displays.
Gunpowder: Historically, it has been an important component of gunpowder, used in firearms, cannons, and other explosive devices. Although its use in this regard has declined, it played a vital role in the development of explosives.
Safety Considerations: Potassium nitrate is generally safe when used as intended. However, it should be handled with care and stored away from incompatible substances, as it can react with certain chemicals and potentially pose hazards. Additionally, large-scale exposure or ingestion can have adverse health effects.
Business Nature
Manufacturer
Year Established
2012
Country/Region
Xingtai, China
Main Products
Diammonium Hydrogen Phosphates, Potassium Nitrate, Ammonium Dihydrogen Phosphate, Potassium Dihydrog...
Payment Terms
Letter of Credit (L/C), Bank wire (T/T)
Xingtai Shengyue Chemicals Company was established in 2012 and currently has more than 300 employees. The group company's two major production bases are located in Xingtai, Hebei Province and Shifang, Sichuan Province, with beautiful environment and convenient transportation. The company advocates humanized management, a comfortable working environment and a strong Shengyue culture, and has gathered a large number of professional and technical talents and excellent corporate employees, with assets of more than 80 million yuan. Our company integrates production and sales, with an annual production and sales of potassium nitrate 50, 000 tons, including 30, 000 tons of potassium sulfate and 20, 000 tons of potassium dihydrogen phosphate. Among them, industrial potassium nitrate is used in: black powder, optical glass, ceramics and other industries. Agricultural potassium nitrate is used as raw material for: compound fertilizers, large-element water-soluble fertilizers, and foliar spray fertilizers. The company also operates Monoammonium phosphate (ammonium dihydrogen phosphate), Diammonium phosphate (diammonium hydrogen phosphate), urea phosphate, urea, sodium chlorate and water treatment materials and other related products. Since its establishment, the company has won unanimous praise from domestic and international customers with its high-quality product quality and preferential product prices.
