What is Potassium Nitrate?
Potassium nitrate is one of the most widely used chemicals known to man and is capable of producing it. kno3 is an ionic compound composed of two widely used elements, nitrogen and potassium, which is the main basis of many agricultural fertilizers. This material is produced in different grades and degrees of purity for different applications in Iran and other countries. Potassium nitrates available in the market can be divided into two categories of good and bad imports and domestic production, and it can be said that the purchase of Iranian potassium nitrate is qualitatively at the level of high quality imports.
Today, most potassium nitrate is obtained from the vast reserves of sodium nitrate (NaNO3, nitratine) in the Chilean deserts. Potassium nitrate is most commonly used as an oxidizer in black gunpowder in rocket engines. It is also used in the manufacture of smoke bombs.
Where to buy potassium nitrate?
Many of us are aware of the properties and applications of potassium nitrate, and many others, by studying and gaining knowledge about this, come to the question of what is the purchase of potassium nitrate?
Fortunately, our country, Iran, is one of the producers of the highest quality of this chemical in the world and also exports large quantities of the substance annually.
Portal Sanat Shargh Company has the ability to supply and purchase the potassium nitrate you need in bulk and in retail. Contact our sales experts to buy potassium nitrate through the following direct communication channels.
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The most important application of potassium nitrate
This chemical is mostly used as a source of nitrate. Also in the recent past, a combination of sulfuric acid and potassium nitrate and similar nitrates were used to produce nitric acid. As we have said, potassium nitrate is a very valuable and widely used substance, and here we have briefly discussed some of the applications of potassium nitrate:
Pharmaceutical industry
Treat asthma from the distant past
The main ingredient in the production of kidney pills to reduce pain and inflammation of the bladder, pelvic inflammation and urethritis in Thailand
Ceramic Tile
Lowering blood pressure
Build smoke bombs and missiles
Agricultural fertilizers (nitrogen and potassium sources)
Toothpaste for sensitive teeth
Crystal and crystallization
Prevent re-burning of tobacco
Potassium nitrate in food storage
Plating
Rocket propulsion force
Heat retainer in power generation systems
Rubber making and…
Ensure complete combustion of paper cartridges
Build TV and computer screens
Bulletproof glass
The main use of this product is used in nitrate fertilizers.
Potassium nitrate in smoke bombs
One of the attractive applications of potassium nitrate is in the manufacture of smoke bombs and missiles, and of course the main material of their manufacture is the same potassium nitrate. The potassium nitrate needed to make a smoke bomb must be of the right purity and granulation to produce good smoke. Potassium nitrate suitable for making smoke bombs should be powdered, dry and with high purity (industrial).
Potassium nitrate fertilizer
Potassium Nitrate Fertilizer is another important application of potassium nitrate, which is used to supply nitrogen and potassium required for agricultural lands. Potassium nitrate fertilizer can increase the growth and yield of agricultural and ornamental products.
When used alone as a fertilizer, it has an NPK rating of 13-0-44 (representing 13%, 0% and 44% nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, respectively, by mass).
Potassium nitrate fertilizer suitable for gardens and agricultural lands should have a low chlorine content so as not to damage the fields and soils under cultivation of agricultural products. The amount of chlorine must be less than one percent and it is recommended not to use potassium nitrate fertilizers that have a high amount of chlorine at all.
Industrial potassium nitrate
Industrial potassium nitrate is one of the types available in the market. This product. Which has a minimum purity of 98%. Industrial potassium nitrate should have a very low amount of chlorine and not be exposed to moisture. This type of potassium nitrate is used in various types of industries and businesses and is considered as a basic raw material in many industries.
Laboratory potassium nitrate
Laboratory potassium nitrate is a type of potassium nitrate that has a very high degree of purity and can be determined with a minimum purity of 99%. Of course, laboratory potassium nitrate of Portal Sanat Shargh Company has a purity percentage of 99.95% and is one of the highest purity percentages in the market.
Obviously, the chlorine content of this type of potassium nitrate should be very low and not in any way in contact with moisture. The chlorine content of this type of potassium nitrate should be below 0.5% and kept in good condition so as not to be damaged.
Potassium Nitrate Pharmaceutical Industry
Purchasing potassium nitrate (KNO3) is also widely used in the pharmaceutical industry, such as when prescription drugs for heart failure cause irregular heartbeats.
This product is a diuretic and is used in kidney pills to treat urinary tract infections and urethritis.
Potassium nitrate is also used in back pain and joint pain pills, bladder pain and inflammation, pelvic inflammation, and kidney diseases.
This product is also used as an effective combination in enhancing sexual desire in men.
The same substance is also used to produce toothpaste to reduce the sensitivity of teeth to pain by interfering with the transmission of pain signals in the tooth nerves.
Extraction of potassium nitrate from pigeon manure
The only way to collect pigeon droppings is to enter the pigeon nest or closet, which is called the pigeon house or pigeon tower. Pigeon feces or pigeon droppings are high in nitrogen and a source of potassium nitrate, which is one of the three main constituents of gunpowder.
Pigeon droppings can be used to extract potassium nitrate more easily. To do this, first dissolve some pigeon manure in 100 grams of water. Pour it into a sealed container and put it in the freezer to freeze for 2 hours. Then place the mold of the frozen chemical on a cloth with a good water repellency capacity so that the water comes out completely.
It should be noted that hot water should not be taken on ice. This mistake causes the crystals of this chemical to dissolve. To extract this chemical after the ice has melted, collect its crystals from the cloth. And then put it in a warm place to dry completely.
If a pigeon has a common disease with humans, human contact with pigeon droppings is one of the quickest ways to get the disease. Some of these viruses live under the soil for a long time and wait for it to enter the victim's body. Use this fertilizer to pay attention to all these points.
What are the safety tips and dangers of using potassium nitrate?
If swallowed, potassium nitrate causes acute poisoning and eventually death. The lethal dose of potassium nitrate for adults is 30 to 35 grams, which should not be consumed in a single dose. The rate of absorption of this chemical is very high in the gastrointestinal tract. An increase in potassium in the body causes a severe decrease in blood and adrenaline secretion.
KNO3 is a chemical that, like other chemicals, must be used with extreme caution. One of the most important things about potassium nitrate is the burning time of the substance, which produces the toxic oxides of nitrogen. Therefore, in order to extinguish the fire, this issue must be considered.
Prolonged exposure - Frequent skin contact causes dermatitis, dryness and cracking. May cause lung irritation, bronchitis may occur. There is limited evidence that potassium nitrite may harm the developing fetus.
Molecular properties of potassium nitrate
Some of the molecular properties of dandruff are as follows: (1)
KNO3
Mole mass = 101.1032 grams per mole
Appearance: white and solid (granular, powder and…)
Odorless
Density = 2.109 g / cm3 at 16 ° C (almost twice as heavy as sugar)
Melting and boiling temperatures = 334 ° C and 400 ° C
Precautions: Strong, dangerous and inflammatory oxidant in case of contact with skin, eyes and food
Use gloves and safety and precautionary measures when working with kno3.
Soluble in water. The aqueous solution of this substance can be considered neutral. Potassium nitrate has no explosive properties but shows an explosive reaction with reducing agents.
Production of potassium nitrate
There are several ways to produce potassium nitrate, some of which are industrial and not fully available to the general public. On the other hand, there are some production methods of this substance that are very simple and during which low purity potassium nitrate can be obtained.
For example, if we add nitric acid to one of the potassium salts, such as potassium chloride, we will see the formation of dandruff. Of course, it should be noted that this process is not so simple and requires tools and equipment and some laboratory techniques.
Decomposition of potassium nitrate:
K2CO3 + 2 HNO3 >>>>>>> 2KNO3 + CO2 + H2O
In the same way, we can produce this substance by combining two substances, ammonium nitrate and potassium hydroxide, which we have posted on the site in another article entitled Making potassium nitrate at home. Of course, there are other methods for producing this substance, such as producing potassium nitrate from pigeon manure, which does not seem very suitable, and products with a very low degree of purity will be produced.
