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Sodium Nitrate is an inorganic salt commonly used in fertilizers, explosives, and as a food preservative.
- Fertilizers: Used as a source of nitrogen in fertilizers.
- Explosives: Applied in the production of explosives, such as in gunpowder.
- Food Industry: Used as a preservative in meats and other food products (E251).
- Chemical Manufacturing: Used in the production of other chemicals, such as potassium nitrate.
Appearance
White crystalline solid
Odor
Odorless
Molecular Formula
NaNO3
Molecular Weight
84.99 g/mol
Melting Point
308 °C
Density
2.257 g/cm³
Solubility
Soluble in water
Flash Point
Not applicable
Chemical Stability
Stable under normal conditions, but decomposes under high temperatures
IUPAC Name
sodium nitrate
Summenformel
NaNO3
Molekulargewicht
84.99 g/mol g/mol
SMILES
[N+](=O)([O-])[O-].[Na+]
InChIKey
VWDWKYIASSYTQR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H315 Causes skin irritation
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H320 Causes eye irritation
H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects
H370 Causes damage to organs
H371 May cause damage to organs
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
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