Potassium nitrate

Common name: Potassium nitrate
Chemical name (IUPAC): Potassium nitrate
CAS NO.: 7757-79-1
Empirical formula: KNO₃

Uses: It is mainly applied in TV glass, glass refining agent and motor light glass; compound fertilizer and foliar spray fertilizer; fireworks and black powder; drugs and catalyzer; ceramic and enamel; salt both of heat treatment, cigarette paper, concentrating agent; as chromogen agent, preserving agent in food industry.