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Potassium nitrite (distinct from potassium nitrate) is the inorganic compound with the chemical formula KNO2. It is an ionic salt of potassium ions K+ and nitrite ions NO2- which forms a white or slightly yellow hygroscopic crystalline powder that is soluble in water.It is a strong oxidizer and may accelerate the combustion of other materials.

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