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[[File:Potassium nitrate structure.svg|thumb|2D structure of saltpeter.]] | [[File:Potassium nitrate structure.svg|thumb|2D structure of saltpeter.]] | ||
[[File:Dusičnan draselný.PNG|thumb|Potassium nitrate sample]] | [[File:Dusičnan draselný.PNG|thumb|Potassium nitrate sample]] | ||
'''Potassium nitrate''', also known as '''saltpeter''', is a [[Chemical compounds|chemical compound]] with the chemical formula KNO<sub>3</sub>. It is an ionic salt of potassium ions K<sup>+</sup> and nitrate ions NO<sub>3</sub><sup>−</sup>, and is therefore an alkali metal nitrate. It is a source of [[nitrogen]] and | '''Potassium nitrate''', also known as '''saltpeter''', is a [[Chemical compounds|chemical compound]] with the chemical formula KNO<sub>3</sub>. It is an ionic salt of potassium ions K<sup>+</sup> and nitrate ions NO<sub>3</sub><sup>−</sup>, and is therefore an alkali metal nitrate. It is a source of [[nitrogen]] and it occurs in nature as a mineral, niter. | ||
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Revision as of 17:41, 5 May 2025
Potassium nitrate, also known as saltpeter, is a chemical compound with the chemical formula KNO3. It is an ionic salt of potassium ions K+ and nitrate ions NO3−, and is therefore an alkali metal nitrate. It is a source of nitrogen and it occurs in nature as a mineral, niter.
Uses
Major uses of potassium nitrate are in fertilizers, tree stump removal, rocket propellants and fireworks, and it is one of the major components of gunpowder.
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