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Sodium Nitrate

Product Information

CAS Number

7631-99-4

Additive Number

251

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Other Names

Nitric acid, sodium salt
Sodium nitrate, 50% solution

Sodium Nitrate

About Sodium Nitrate

Sodium nitrate (NaNO₃) is an inorganic compound composed of sodium, nitrogen, and oxygen. It is a salt that acts as a strong oxidizing agent.

Form: It typically comes as a white, crystalline powder or solid.

Common use-cases: Sodium nitrate is primarily used in the production of fertilizers, where it provides nitrogen to plants. In the food industry, it is used as a preservative and curing agent, especially in processed meats. In manufacturing, it plays a role in the production of explosives, glass, and as a flux in metal processing.

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