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'''Potassium nitrate''', also known as '''saltpeter''', is a 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 tt occurs in nature as a mineral, niter. | '''Potassium nitrate''', also known as '''saltpeter''', is a 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 tt occurs in nature as a mineral, niter. | ||
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Major uses of potassium nitrate are in [[fertilizer]]s, tree stump removal, rocket propellants and fireworks, and it is one of the major components of [[Black powder|gunpowder]]. | Major uses of potassium nitrate are in [[fertilizer]]s, tree stump removal, rocket propellants and fireworks, and it is one of the major components of [[Black powder|gunpowder]]. | ||
Revision as of 16:14, 21 November 2022
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 tt occurs in nature as a mineral, niter.
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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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