Product Details
Place of Origin: China
Brand Name: YIXIN
Model Number: YX-XSJ
Payment & Shipping Terms
Minimum Order Quantity: 20 tons
Price: 800-900USD/T
Packaging Details: 25KGS/BAG
Delivery Time: Within 30 days
Payment Terms: L/C, T/T
Supply Ability: 6000 tons per month
Product Name: |
Potassium Nitrate For Concentrated Solar Power Plant |
CAS No: |
7757-79-1 |
EINECE NO: |
231-818-8 |
HS CODE: |
2834219000 |
Molecular Formula: |
KNO3 |
Appearance: |
White Crystal |
Use: |
C.S.P |
Purity: |
99.4%, 99.9% |
Product Name: |
Potassium Nitrate For Concentrated Solar Power Plant |
CAS No: |
7757-79-1 |
EINECE NO: |
231-818-8 |
HS CODE: |
2834219000 |
Molecular Formula: |
KNO3 |
Appearance: |
White Crystal |
Use: |
C.S.P |
Purity: |
99.4%, 99.9% |
1. Industrial Grade Potassium Nitrate Introduction
Industrial grade potassium nitrate, also known as saltpeter or nitrate of potash, is a widely used chemical compound with a range of applications in various industries. It is a white crystalline solid that consists of potassium, nitrogen, and oxygen. With its unique properties and characteristics, industrial-grade potassium nitrate finds utility in sectors such as agriculture, pyrotechnics, food preservation, glass manufacturing, and more.
2. Industrial Grade Potassium Nitrate Specifications
| Item | Standard | Result |
|---|---|---|
| KNO3 | 99%min | 99.40 |
| MOSITURE | 0.30%max | 0.12 |
| Cl | 0.1%max | 0.09 |
| WATER INSOLUBLE | 0.1%max | 0.01 |
| Appearance | White crystal | White crystal |
| Item | Standard | Result |
|---|---|---|
| KNO3 % | 99.7% min | 99.90% |
| Water Content % | 0.10% max | 0.08% |
| Carbonate Salts (as K2CO3) | 0.01% max | -- |
| Sulfate(as SO42-) | 0.005% max | ＜0.005 |
| Chloride (as Cl-) | 0.01% max | 0.005 |
| Water insoluble | 0.01% max | 0.003 |
| Moisture absorption rate | 0.25% max | 0.08 |
| Fe | 0.003% max | 0.0001 |
| Na | 0.0005% |
3. Industrial Grade Potassium Nitrate Features
Solubility: Potassium nitrate is highly soluble in water. It dissolves readily and forms a clear solution.
Melting and boiling points: The melting point of potassium nitrate is around 334 degrees Celsius (633 degrees Fahrenheit). At this temperature, it undergoes a phase transition from a solid to a liquid. The compound does not have a well-defined boiling point but decomposes before reaching it.
Oxidizing properties: Potassium nitrate is a powerful oxidizing agent. It releases oxygen when heated, which makes it useful in various applications such as pyrotechnics and fireworks.
4. Industrial Grade Potassium Nitrate Used in C.S.P
Potassium nitrate (KNO3) is an important chemical substance that has a wide range of applications in industry.
Potassium nitrate is used in a wide range of applications, including glass production, blasting in mining and civil engineering, metal handling, and fireworks manufacturing, and has recently been used as a method of concentrating the power of solar power plants (CSP), especially when mixed with sodium nitrate, which is an essential storage medium for storing heat energy in CSP plants. Solar energy is a renewable, green power source that is increasingly being used as an alternative to reducing the global greenhouse effect.
CSP plants are much more powerful than solar photovoltaic plants, and can be even more powerful by using nitrate "rechargeable batteries" to store the heat generated by the sun. CSP plants use large mirrors or reflectors to reflect sunlight to directly or directly heat a molten nitrate mixture composed of sodium nitrate and potassium nitrate. This mixture can store heat energy very efficiently for up to several days due to its potentially high thermal capacity. The stored energy can be released at any time, even on cloudy days when the sun is not shining. The new process allows CSP plants to continuously generate electricity for long periods of time every day, increasing power generation.
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