Vocabulary Term Details

Potassium nitrate

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potassium_nitrate)

Potassium nitrate is a chemical compound with the formula KNO3. It is an ionic salt of potassium ions K+ and nitrate ions NO3-. It occurs as a mineral niter and is a natural solid source of nitrogen. Potassium nitrate is one of several nitrogen-containing compounds collectively referred to as saltpeter. (Wikipedia)

Preferred Units: N/A

Scope Note:
N/A

Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Nitrates
Nitrates (salts)
N/ANitrogen potassium fertilizers

This term is used for the following terms: 
KNO3
Salpeter

Approved Date
15-Oct-2012

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