POTASSIUM NITRATE-15N

Synonym(s):¹⁵N Labeled KNO₃;¹⁵N Labeled potassium nitrite

CAS NO.：57654-83-8
Empirical Formula: KNO3
Molecular Weight: 102.11
MDL number: MFCD00075049
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2022-08-15 17:41:36

What is POTASSIUM NITRATE-15N?

Chemical properties

White solid

The Uses of POTASSIUM NITRATE-15N

(Potassium Nitrate-15N) Labelled Potassium Nitrate used in fertilizers as a source for nitrogen and potassium. Also used in the production of dextran from a B. lichenformis which has important application in clinical and pha rmaceutical institutions.

The Uses of POTASSIUM NITRATE-15N

Labeled Potassium Nitrate has been used
? To successfully follow the uptake of fertilizer N by crops and retention of fertilizer N in soil organic matter.
? As internal standard for quantification of nitrate in biological samples, mainly of human or animal origin.
? Measurement of protein abundance in Arabidopsis.

General Description

Potassium nitrate-¹⁵N is an inorganic compound enriched with ¹⁵N isotope.

Properties of POTASSIUM NITRATE-15N

Melting point:	334 °C(lit.)
Density	2.143 g/mL

Safety information for POTASSIUM NITRATE-15N

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Flame Over Circle Oxidizers GHS03
GHS Hazard Statements	H272:Oxidising liquids;Oxidising solids
Precautionary Statement Codes	P220:Keep/Store away from clothing/…/combustible materials.