Potassium nitrate (Chile)

Potassium nitrate: properties, preparation, application

Potassium-nitrogen water-soluble fertilizer 100% composed of macronutrients.

All nitrogen is in nitrate form, does not contain sulfates, chlorides and other impurities. It is a necessary and MANDATORY component of all hydroponic nutrient solutions and all balanced soil fertigation programs. Perfectly mixes up with all water-soluble fertilizers, does not dust and does not cake. Perfect for foliar application.

Potassium nitrate (KNO3) is a colorless
odorless crystalline powder. Like other nitrates, it differs
high solubility. The substance is composed of nitrogen and potassium. Available in three
stamps: A, B and C.

Potassium nitrate is generally used in glass
industry and agriculture. In addition, potassium nitrate is
one of the components of pyrotechnic compositions and smoke powders, and is also used for
hardening of metals, in the process of enamel production, etc. In agriculture, the described
the substance is indispensable as a fertilizer for growing beets, potatoes, grapes,
sunflower and other plants.

Greenhouse vegetable growing and new growing technologies
agricultural crops impose new requirements on the quality of mineral fertilizers and
their assortment. Modern standards exclude the use of fertilizers with
the presence of chlorine and water-soluble compounds in the composition. These requirements in
fully complies with potassium nitrate.
It is a valuable non-ballast fertilizer, consisting of 61% nitrate (NO3) and 39%
from potassium (K2O) (the most optimal composition). Fertilization with nitrate is especially important
potassium cultures that are negatively related to chlorine.

Nitrate
potassium as a fertilizer

Basic
benefits of potassium nitrate as a fertilizer in agriculture
are:

—
high purity fertilizer (quality substance does not contain impurities);

—
complete solubility (fertilizer is a fine free-flowing
crystalline powder, which dissolves quickly and without residue in water);

—
compatibility (potassium nitrate is compatible with most pesticides used
when foliar feeding; it can also be mixed with any fertilizers,
soluble in water);

— not
forms salts (fertilizer replenishes plants with potassium and at the same time does not form
chlorides and sulfates);

—
versatility (the substance is suitable for fertilizing all crops at all stages
development, including at the stages of flowering and fruit ripening).

Potassium nitrate is a necessary component of all, without exception,
fertigation programs. And both for hydroponics and for plants that
grown on soil. It is a source of not only potassium, but also nitrate nitrogen.
Also, this fertilizer is indispensable for foliar feeding, as it is good
compatible with pesticides and other fertilizers. Is an excellent way
replenishment of potassium at the time of critical phases of consumption. However, it should be taken into account
that plants can be damaged at high temperatures and low humidity.
Therefore, experts do not recommend the use of this fertilizer in conditions
moisture deficiency.

Potassium nitrate must be stored in a packaged
view in a closed warehouse. Technical potassium nitrate is
oxidizing agent and belongs to substances of the 3rd hazard class according to the degree
impact on the body. In addition, it contributes to the spontaneous combustion of combustibles.
substances. That is why it is impossible to load, unload, transport and store
potassium nitrate together with mineral acids, combustible substances,
thiocyanates, potassium cyanide, etc. Also, do not mix it with straw,
coal, sawdust and other organic matter.

Technological characteristics and application regulations