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∙ 8y agoThe solubility of KNO3 in water is limited by its equilibrium solubility product. Once this limit is reached, no more KNO3 can dissolve at that temperature. In this case, the solubility of KNO3 at 20°C in water is about 37 grams per 100 ml of water, which means the solution is saturated and cannot hold more KNO3 in a dissolved state without exceeding that limit.
The solution become saturated ove 124,6 g potassium nitrate.
kn03 is potassim nitrate which can be found in gardening shops worldwide
The chemical formula for saltpeter, also known as potassium nitrate, is KNO3.
The formula for potassium nitrate is KNO3. It consists of one potassium ion (K+), one nitrogen ion (N), and three oxygen ions (O3).
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