Potassium nitrate

CPC v2.1 Code: 34646

About potassium nitrate

cpc code 34646 covers the production and trade of potassium nitrate, a versatile chemical compound with a wide range of industrial and agricultural applications. As a key component in fertilizers, explosives, and various other products, potassium nitrate plays a crucial role in supporting global food production, infrastructure development, and industrial processes. Its importance extends across multiple sectors, making it a vital part of the broader chemical industry and the global economy.

Production process

Potassium nitrate is typically produced through a chemical reaction between potassium chloride and sodium nitrate. This process, known as the Haber-Bosch method, involves the controlled combination of these raw materials under specific temperature and pressure conditions to yield the desired potassium nitrate compound. The resulting product is then purified and processed to meet the required quality standards for various end-uses.

Production inputs

The main inputs for the production of potassium nitrate include potassium chloride, which serves as the source of potassium, and sodium nitrate, which provides the nitrate component. Additionally, the process may require specialized equipment, such as reaction vessels, filtration systems, and drying facilities, as well as energy sources to maintain the necessary temperature and pressure conditions.

Production outputs

The primary output of cpc code 34646 is potassium nitrate, which is then consumed by a variety of industries. This includes the 31000 Agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector, where potassium nitrate is used as a fertilizer to enhance crop growth and productivity. It is also a key ingredient in 35000 Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply and 20000 Chemicals and chemical products, where it is utilized in the production of explosives, pyrotechnics, and other specialized chemical products.

Family tree for potassium nitrate

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    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3'>3: Other transportable goods, except metal products, machinery and equipment</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/34'>34: Basic chemicals</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/346'>346: Fertilizers and pesticides</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3464'>3464: Mineral or chemical fertilizers containing at least two nutrients of nitrogen, phosphate and potash</a>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/34646'>34646: Potassium nitrate</a>"]

    D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/34641'>34641: Fertilizers containing three nutrients: nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium</a>"]
D --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/34642'>34642: Diammonium hydrogenorthophosphate (diammonium phosphate)</a>"]
D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/34643'>34643: Monoammonium phosphate</a>"]
D --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/34644'>34644: Fertilizers containing two nutrients: nitrogen and phosphorus</a>"]
D --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/34645'>34645: Fertilizers containing two nutrients: phosphorus and potassium</a>"]
D --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/34649'>34649: Other mineral or chemical fertilizers containing at least two nutrients (nitrogen, phosphate, potash), n.e.c.</a>"]

    

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