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  2. Potassium nitrate - Wikipedia

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    Density: 2.109 g/cm 3 (16 °C) Melting point: ... Potassium nitrate is a chemical compound with a sharp, salty, bitter taste and the chemical formula K N O 3.

  3. Potassium nitrate (data page) - Wikipedia

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    Potassium nitrate is an oxidizer so storing it near fire hazards or reducing agents should be avoided to minimise ... Vapor Density (Air=1): 3.00 Vapor Pressure ...

  4. Rocket candy - Wikipedia

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    The most common oxidizer is potassium nitrate (KNO 3). Potassium nitrate is most commonly found in tree stump remover. Additives can be many different substances, and either act as catalysts or enhance the aesthetics of the liftoff or flight. A traditional sugar propellant formulation is typically prepared in a 65:35 (13:7) oxidizer to fuel ...

  5. Table of explosive detonation velocities - Wikipedia

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    The detonation velocity values presented here are typically for the highest practical density which maximizes achievable detonation velocity. [ 1 ] The velocity of detonation is an important indicator for overall energy and power of detonation, and in particular for the brisance or shattering effect of an explosive which is due to the ...

  6. Molten salt - Wikipedia

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    At the other extreme, cesium nitrate melts at 414 °C (777 °F) and decomposes at 584 °C. [2] 60:40 mixture of sodium nitrate and potassium nitrate is a liquid between 260–550 °C (500–1,022 °F). It has a heat of fusion of 161 J/g, [3] and a heat capacity of 1.53 J/(g·K). [4]

  7. Potassium nitrite - Wikipedia

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    Potassium nitrite (distinct from potassium nitrate) is the inorganic compound with the chemical formula K N O 2. It is an ionic salt of potassium ions K + and nitrite ions NO 2 −, which forms a white or slightly yellow, hygroscopic crystalline powder that is soluble in water. [1] It is a strong oxidizer and may accelerate the combustion of ...

  8. Nitrate - Wikipedia

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    The main nitrate fertilizers are ammonium, sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium salts. Several billion kilograms are produced annually for this purpose. [1] The significance of nitrate extends beyond its role as a nutrient since it acts as a signaling molecule in plants, regulating processes such as root growth, flowering, and leaf ...

  9. Potash - Wikipedia

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    Common name Chemical name (Formula) Potash fertilizer: Up to the early 20th century:potassium carbonate (K 2 CO 3). Beginning from the late 19th century: one or more of potassium chloride (KCl), potassium sulfate (K 2 SO 4) or potassium nitrate (KNO 3).