Our food grade Potassium Nitrate is safely used in meat curing (corned beef) for color stabilization.
Other uses for it are in pyrotechnics, rocket ignition compounds, self activating incense, and tree stump remover. It is one of the three components of black powder, along with powdered charcoal (substantially carbon) and sulfur, where it acts as an oxidizer. Commercial uses include specialty fertilizer, glass manufacturing, and tempering steel.
Our Potassium Nitrate is a regular stock item and usually ships the next business day.
Shipping is restricted to UPS Ground inside the USA only.