Description

Potassium Nitrate-15N is a stable isotope-labeled compound where the nitrogen atoms are enriched with the non-radioactive isotope Nitrogen-15. This high-purity material is essential for advanced research and analytical applications requiring precise isotopic tracing. It is primarily utilized by scientists and manufacturers in the fields of agricultural research, environmental science, and pharmaceutical development for metabolic studies, soil nutrient analysis, and as an internal standard in mass spectrometry.

Application

• Isotopic Tracer in Agricultural Research: Used to study nitrogen uptake, utilization, and leaching in plants and soils to optimize fertilizer efficiency.
• Internal Standard for Mass Spectrometry: Serves as a critical reference standard in quantitative NMR and LC/MS for accurate analysis of nitrogen-containing compounds.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: Enables the tracing of nitrogen in biochemical and pharmacological studies within living systems.
• Environmental Science Studies: Applied in research on nitrogen cycling, pollution tracking, and ecosystem modeling.
• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Used in the synthesis of labeled drug candidates for pharmacokinetic and metabolic stability studies.
• Geochemical and Geological Dating: Employed in specialized research for understanding geological processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Nitrate-15N
CAS No.	57654-83-8
Molecular Formula	K15NO3
Molecular Weight	102.11 g/mol (for 15N)
Synonyms	Nitric-15N acid, potassium salt; 15N-Labeled Potassium Nitrate; Potassium 15N-Nitrate; KNO3-15N; Saltpeter-15N; Niter-15N; Labeled Potassium Nitrate; Isotopic Potassium Nitrate
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Quality Control

Our Potassium Nitrate-15N is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high isotopic and chemical purity. Each batch is characterized to confirm isotopic enrichment and the absence of critical impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided, detailing specifications for isotopic purity, chemical assay, and impurity profiles. We support research and industrial standards, with capabilities for custom purity grades.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and a strong oxidizer. Keep container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and separate from combustible materials, reducing agents, and strong acids. Recommended storage temperature: 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Isotopic Purity (15N)	≥ 98 atom %
Chemical Purity (Assay)	≥ 99%
pH (5% solution)	5.0 - 8.0
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.001%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.002%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 5 ppm
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.