Lab Pro POTASSIUM NITRATE ACS 2.5KG - PN9556-25

What is Lab Pro Potassium Nitrate ACS (PN9556-25)?

Lab Pro Potassium Nitrate ACS is a white solid inorganic compound supplied as an ACS reagent grade material. Potassium nitrate has a wide range of applications across chemical, industrial, and analytical fields.

Potassium nitrate:

• Is used in pyrotechnics, glass manufacture, and steel tempering
• Is used as a reagent in laboratory applications
• Is used as an electrolyte in salt bridges
• Is used as a thermal storage medium in power generation systems
• Forms phase change materials with silica and alumina nanoparticles
• Forms an efficient nitrating reagent when combined with boron trifluoride
• Provides an environmentally benign aromatic nitrating agent when adsorbed on alumina

Key Features

• Potassium nitrate, ACS reagent grade
• White solid form
• ≥99.0% assay (KNO₃)
• Controlled impurity levels
• Suitable for laboratory and industrial applications

Common Applications

• Pyrotechnics and fireworks
• Glass manufacturing
• Steel tempering
• Fertilizers and food preservatives
• Rocket propellants
• Laboratory reagent use
• Salt bridge electrolyte
• Thermal energy storage systems
• Aromatic nitration reactions

Packaging Details

• Packaged In: 2.5 kg container
• Includes: Single unit

Legal & Safety Notice

Some documentation and labeling may reference the legacy Alfa Aesar brand. Proper handling and use in accordance with applicable laboratory and industrial safety procedures is the responsibility of the end user.

Standards and Certifications

• Lab Pro CofA
• Lab Pro SDS