E251 Sodium Nitrate, Chilean Saltpeter, Nitric Acid Mono Sodium Salt, 7631-99-4

Sodium Nitrate

Molecular Formula (Sodium Nitrate): NaNO3
Molecular Weight: 84.995 g/mol
Chemical Name: Sodium Nitrate
CAS Number: 7631-99-4

It is the inorganic nitrate salt of the sodium element. Nitrite is a toxic compound. It is a substance that is not welcomed positively due to the risk of conversion to Nitrosamine in excessive heat and high acidic environments.

In agriculture, Sodium has similar toxic effects on plants. In addition, it has harmful effects on oxygen circulation in the blood.

Although it is not flammable, it accelerates the combustion of flammable substances. It is the sodium salt of Nitric Acid.

E Code: E251

Other Names Are As Follows;
Nitric Acid Sodium Salt
Chile Saltpeter
Soda Nitrate
Nitric Acid Mono Sodium Salt
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NaNO3
Natrium Nitrate
What are the Physical and Chemical Properties?
It is in white granule or powder form in physical appearance. It has no odor.
It has a slightly salty and bitter taste.
Its melting point is 308 ° C.
Its boiling point is 380 ° C.
It has a good solubility. Its solubility in water is 91.2 g/100 gr water at 25 ° C. It has a low solubility in ethyl alcohol and methyl alcohol.
Its density is 2.3 g/cm³.
Its aqueous solution is neutral in pH.

Areas of Use
In the agricultural sector, it is used as a fertilizer. It provides nitrogen to stimulate plant growth. This increases yield and improves the quality of agricultural products.
It is an important ingredient used in the production of explosives. It is used in the production of fireworks and gunpowder due to its explosive properties.
In the food industry, sodium nitrate is used as a preservative and color stabilizer. It is used as a preservative especially in processed meat products (such as sausages) and salted fish. This helps to extend the shelf life of products and preserve their colors.
It is used as a preservative in the production of canned food products. It prevents the growth of bacteria and microorganisms, allowing foods to stay fresher for a longer time.
In the glass industry, it is used to color glass and in the production of some glass products.
In the metal industry, especially in the production of aluminum and steel, sodium nitrate can be used as an oxidizing and cleaning agent in some processes.
In the chemical industry, it can be used in some chemical syntheses. For example, it can be used as a reagent in some organic syntheses.