Introduction
Description: Potassium nitrate
| Solubility |
Water |
| Grade |
ACS Reageny |
| Physical Form |
Solid |
| Storage Temp. |
Room Temperature |
| Other Notes |
Plant Tissue Culture Tested |
| CAS NUMBER |
7757-79-1 |
| Formula Weight |
101.1 |
| Formula |
KNO3 |
| Hazardous Type |
Oxidizer |
| Storage Temp. |
Room Temperature |
| Tariff Code |
2834.21.0000 |
| Risk Info (R) |
8-36/37/38 |
| Safety Info (S) |
17-26-36 |
No information available
P100 Potassium Nitrate
| Synonyms: |
Saltpeter |
| CAS: |
7757-79-1 |
| Formula: |
KNO3 |
| Mol. Weight: |
101.10 |
| Properties |
|---|
| Form: |
Powder |
| Appearance: |
White Crystalline |
| Application: |
Plant Macronutrient, Seed Testing |
| Solubility: |
Water |
| Typical Working Concentration: |
Varies with applications, should be determined by end user. |
| Storage Temp: |
Room Temperature |
| Storage Temp of Stock Solution: |
Room Temperature |
| Other Notes: |
Plant Tissue Culture Tested |
Application Notes
A common component used to improve seed germination rates and/or break seed dormancy. Recommended concentration ranges from 0.1-0.2% solution in water by the International Seed Testing Association (ISTA 2012), Association of Official Seed Analysts (AOSA 2010) and Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA 2011).
References
Association of Official Seed Analysts (2010) Species Database: Suggested purity and/or germination testing methods for species without AOSA Rules testing procedures.
http://www.aosaseed.com/docs/070426_Species_wo_AOSA_list_plus_adds.pdf
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (2011) Canadian Methods and Procedures for Testing Seed.
www.aosaseed.com/docs/Canadian_M&P_2011.pdf
International Seed Testing Association (2012) International Rules for Seed Testing.
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