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Inorganic Salts

Potassium Nitrite

RA002156 CAS 7758-09-0 Extra Pure

Identity

Product code
RA002156
CAS number
7758-09-0
Grade
Extra Pure
Purity
95%
Molecular formula
KNO2
Molecular weight
85.11

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Colour Pale yellow crystals —
Odour Odorless —
pH value 7 - 10 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 350 °C °C
Vapour density 2.9 —
Density [g/cm3] 1.915 g/cm3 g/cm3
Oxidising properties The substance or mixture is classified as oxidizing with the subcategory 2 —

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit
Appearance White to light yellow hygroscopic crystalline powder —
Assay (oxidimetric) Min 95.0 % %
Insoluble matter in water Max 0.05 % %
Chloride (Cl) Max 0.03 % %
Sulphate (SO4) Max 0.01 % %
Heavy metal Max 0.005 % %
Calcium (Ca) Max 0.05 % %
Iron (Fe) Max 0.002 % %

Packaging

Pack size SKU
500 g RA002156-PK-500G