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Physical & Chemical properties

Additional physico-chemical information

Administrative data

Type of information:
other: handbook
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
data from handbook or collection of data
Remarks:
Handbook data are considered from a trusted source. Data have been taken from many sources, including both compilations and the primary literature - where conflicts were found, the value deemed most reliable was chosen. The reference was peer-reviewed. In addition, the reference sources are indicated although not leading to sufficient information on the material & method used.

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
review article or handbook
Title:
High temperature and thermal decomposition of inorganic salts with oxyanions
Author:
Stern KH
Year:
2001
Bibliographic source:
CRC Press

Materials and methods

GLP compliance:
not specified

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
Potassium nitrate
EC Number:
231-818-8
EC Name:
Potassium nitrate
Cas Number:
7757-79-1
Molecular formula:
HNO3.K
IUPAC Name:
potassium nitrate
Test material form:
solid: crystalline
Details on test material:
Name of test material: potassium nitrate (KNO3)
Physical appearance: colourless crystalline solid or a white crystalline or granular powder

Results and discussion

Results:
Potassium nitrate appears to be thermally stable as thermal decomposition for the substance does not occur below 600°C.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:
Potassium nitrate appears to be thermally stable as thermal decomposition for the substance does not occur below 600°C.