Benzene 2.5ltrs

Potassium nitrate is a chemical compound with the chemical formula KNO₃. It is an ionic salt of potassium ions K⁺ and nitrate ions NO₃⁻, and is therefore an alkali metal nitrate. It occurs in nature as a mineral, niter. It is a source of nitrogen, from which it derives its name.

Formula: KNO3

While litmus paper may be used to determine whether an aqueous solution is an acid or a base, it not good for estimating the pH value of the liquid.