Potassium Nitrite Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- KNO2
- Potassium Salt of Nitrous Acid
Potassium nitrite supplier enquiries in Malaysia cover industrial, technical and laboratory requirements. Also known as KNO2 or the potassium salt of nitrous acid, it is a white to pale yellow crystalline nitrite salt selected by grade, assay, moisture and impurity limits.
Commercial options include industrial and technical crystalline powder or granules, together with reagent grade for controlled analytical work. Particle form, moisture basis and the written composition should be stated because process requirements differ between a general salt and a defined reagent.
Potassium nitrite may be specified in selected heat-transfer, corrosion-inhibition and metal-treatment systems, as well as specialist chemical synthesis. Laboratory buyers use KNO2 in controlled nitrite chemistry. It is not potassium nitrate, and the two salts should not be merged in a purchasing request.
Send the required grade, specification, application, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation, subject to applicable requirements.
- CAS number
- 7758-09-0
- Formula
- KNO2
- Grade
- industrial, technical, reagent
- Appearance
- white to pale yellow crystalline powder or granules
Potassium Nitrite grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial potassium nitrite | white to pale yellow crystals, powder or granules | — | Heat-transfer salt systems, selected corrosion-inhibition duties and specialist manufacturing processes where potassium nitrite is named and the written specification defines the required composition. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Technical potassium nitrite | crystalline powder or granules | — | General process chemistry and metal-treatment applications requiring a potassium nitrite source with stated assay, moisture and impurity limits. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Reagent grade potassium nitrite | fine white crystalline powder | — | Analytical and controlled laboratory synthesis where KNO2 identity and a defined purity or impurity profile are required. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy potassium nitrite from ChemTrade
Request a quote for potassium nitrite
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical identity | potassium nitrite, KNO2 | — |
| CAS number | 7758-09-0 | — |
| Appearance | white to pale yellow crystalline powder or granules | — |
| Solubility | soluble in water | — |
| Grade controls | nitrite assay, moisture, insoluble matter and impurity limits confirmed against the industrial, technical or reagent specification | — |
Potassium Nitrite applications
Safety and handling
Store sealed and dry away from acids, reducing agents, combustible materials and incompatible oxidisable substances. Follow the safety information for the quoted grade. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
Common questions about potassium nitrite
Is potassium nitrite the same as potassium nitrate?
No. Potassium nitrite is KNO2 and potassium nitrate is KNO3, so they are separate salts with different specifications and process uses. Identify the nitrite or nitrate requirement explicitly on the enquiry.
Which potassium nitrite grade should I request?
Industrial and technical grades cover named process, heat-transfer, corrosion-inhibition and metal-treatment duties. Reagent grade is selected for analytical or controlled laboratory work. Send the application and written assay or impurity limits so the grade can be matched.
What form is potassium nitrite supplied in?
Potassium nitrite is commonly specified as a white to pale yellow crystalline powder, crystals or granules. State the preferred particle form, moisture limit and application because handling requirements vary by process.
What industrial applications use potassium nitrite?
Applications may include selected heat-transfer salt systems, corrosion-inhibition and metal-treatment processes, and specialist chemical synthesis. The exact process specification should name potassium nitrite rather than relying on a general nitrite description.
What specifications should be included in a potassium nitrite enquiry?
Provide grade, nitrite assay, moisture and impurity limits, particle form, application, quantity and delivery location. Include any bath, heat-transfer or laboratory method that controls the required specification.
How is potassium nitrite priced and packed?
Price and packing depend on grade, specification, quantity and delivery requirements. State the preferred pack format and any required documents with the enquiry; commercial details are confirmed in the quotation.