Potassium Nitrite
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Formula | KNO2 |
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Molar mass | 85. 10379 g/mol |
Melting point | 440 °C |
Density | 1. 91 g/cm³ |
ChemSpider ID | 22857 |
Chemical Names | potassium |
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ID | 1239219 |
About Potassium Nitrite
Potassium nitrite is the inorganic compound with the chemical formula KNO₂. It is an ionic salt of potassium ions K⁺ and nitrite ions NO₂⁻, which forms a white or slightly yellow, hygroscopic crystalline powder that is soluble in water. It is a strong oxidizer and may accelerate the combustion of other materials.