Description
Sodium Nitrate (NaNO₃) is a white crystalline solid, highly soluble in water, commonly used as an oxidizing agent in various industries. It is widely applied in fertilizers, food preservation, glass manufacturing, ceramics, and in the production of explosives and specialty chemicals. Due to its strong oxidizing properties, it plays a vital role in laboratory, industrial, and agricultural applications.
Specification of Sodium Nitrate
- Chemical Name: Sodium Nitrate
- Formula: NaNO₃
- Molecular Weight: 84.99 g/mol
- Appearance: White crystalline solid
- Purity: ≥ 99% (Industrial / Laboratory Grade)
- Solubility: Soluble in water, glycerol, and ammonia
- Density: 2.26 g/cm³
- Melting Point: 308 °C
- Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
- Grade Available: Industrial Grade, Laboratory Grade, Food Grade
- Application: Fertilizers, oxidizing agent, glass & ceramics, explosives, food preservation, chemical manufacturing