Sodium Nitrate

Product Details:

Sodium nitrate (NaNO₃) powder is a white, crystalline solid that is commonly used in various industries. It is a highly soluble compound in water and is often found in the form of a fine, white to off-white powder. Sodium nitrate is an oxidizing agent and has several important applications:

1. Fertilizer: It is primarily used in fertilizers, providing plants with both sodium and nitrogen, which are essential nutrients for growth.

2. Food Preservation: Sodium nitrate is sometimes used in the food industry to preserve meats, particularly in the form of sodium nitrite, which it can be converted to.

3. Industrial Applications: It is also used in the production of nitric acid, in explosives manufacturing, and in the creation of glass and ceramics.

4. Oxidizing Agent: Sodium nitrate serves as an oxidizer in various chemical processes and reactions.

Chemical Properties:

• Chemical Formula: NaNO₃
• Molar Mass: 84.99 g/mol
• Melting Point: 308°C
• Solubility: Highly soluble in water
• It decomposes at high temperatures to form sodium nitrite and oxygen.

Safety Considerations: Sodium nitrate is generally safe when handled properly, but it can pose a hazard in large quantities or under certain conditions. It is an oxidizer, meaning it can intensify the burning of combustible materials.