Potassium Nitrate is a chemical compound having chemical formula, KNO3. It is a naturally occurring source of nitrogen. The common name of Potassium nitrate is Saltpetre (saltpeter in American English), Kalmi Shora, Nitrate of Potash and Nitre. It is widely used in various industries as explosives .

Potassium Nitrate is a chemical compound having chemical formula, KNO3. It is a naturally occurring source of nitrogen. The common name of Potassium nitrate is Saltpetre (saltpeter in American English), Kalmi Shora, Nitrate of Potash and Nitre. It is widely used in various industries as explosives .