Sherry (English: / Ë Ê Ér i /, Spanish: Jerez or ) is a fortified wine made from white grapes that are grown near the city of Jerez de la Frontera in Andalusia, Spain.
Potassium nitrate is a chemical compound with the chemical formula K N O 3. It is an ionic salt of potassium ions K + and nitrate ions NO 3 â .It occurs as a mineral niter and is a natural solid source of nitrogen. Potassium nitrate is one of several nitrogen-containing compounds collectively referred to as saltpeter or saltpetre.Major uses of potassium nitrate are in fertilizers, tree stump removal, rocket propellants and fireworks.otassium nitrate is used in fertilizers as a source of nitrogen and potassium â two of the macronutrients for plants. When used by itself, it has an NPK rating of 13-0-44.
Potassium forms an alloy with sodium (NaK) that is used as a heat transfer medium in some types of nuclear reactors. Potassium forms many important compounds. Potassium chloride (KCl) is the most common potassium compound. It is used in fertilizers, as a salt substitute and to produce other chemicals. Potassium hydroxide (KOH) is used to make soaps, detergents and drain cleaners.