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Sodium nitrate, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A123270C
Description
Sodium nitrate is used in the production of fertilizers, nitric acid, pyrotechnics, smoke-bombs, glass and pottery enamels. In combination with boron trifluoride it forms an efficient reagent for nitration of aromatic compounds. Adsorption on alumina provides an environmentally benign aromatic nitrating agent. Further it finds use as food preservative and as a solid rocket propellant. It is also used as an electrolyte in a salt bridge, and as thermal storage medium in power generation systems.
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ApplicationsSodium nitrate is used in the production of fertilizers, nitric acid, pyrotechnics, smoke-bombs, glass and pottery enamels. In combination with boron trifluoride it forms an efficient reagent for nitration of aromatic compounds. Adsorption on alumina provides an environmentally benign aromatic nitrating agent. Further it finds use as food preservative and as a solid rocket propellant. It is also used as an electrolyte in a salt bridge, and as thermal storage medium in power generation systems.
Solubility
Freely soluble in water, ammonia and hydrazine. Soluble in alcohol.Slightly soluble in pyridine.
Notes
Sodium nitrate is hygroscopic in nature.
Specifications
Sodium nitrate | |
7631-99-4 | |
NNaO3 | |
UN1498 | |
sodium nitrate, chile saltpeter, nitrate of soda, cubic niter, etabisulfite, nitratine, soda niter, sodium saltpeter, nitric acid, sodium salt, sodium i nitrate 1:1 | |
VWDWKYIASSYTQR-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
sodium;nitrate | |
24268 | |
84.99 | |
Odorless | |
2.26 |
∼308°C | |
10,000 g | |
MFCD00011119 | |
14,8647 | |
Freely soluble in water,ammonia and hydrazine. Soluble in alcohol.Slightly soluble in pyridine. | |
[Na+].[O-][N+]([O-])=O | |
84.99 | |
CHEBI:63005 | |
≥98% | |
Hygroscopic |
Chemical Identifiers
7631-99-4 | |
84.99 | |
VWDWKYIASSYTQR-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
24268 | |
[Na+].[O-][N+]([O-])=O |
NNaO3 | |
MFCD00011119 | |
sodium nitrate, chile saltpeter, nitrate of soda, cubic niter, etabisulfite, nitratine, soda niter, sodium saltpeter, nitric acid, sodium salt, sodium i nitrate 1:1 | |
CHEBI:63005 |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H272-H302
May intensify fire
oxidizer.
Harmful if swallowed.
P210-P220-P221-P260-P264b-P271-P280-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P314-P370+P378q-P501c
H272-H319-H373
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 5.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: SODIUM NITRATE
EINECSNumber : 231-554-3
RTECSNumber : WC5600000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only