Sodium Nitrate

Product Description

Sodium Nitrate

Sodium nitrate is a white crystalline compound that is commonly used in the production of fertilizers, as well as in other industrial applications. It is composed of sodium ions (Na+) and nitrate ions (NO3-).In agriculture, sodium nitrate is often used as a nitrogen fertilizer. It is a source of nitrate ions, which are essential nutrients for plant growth. Nitrate ions can be absorbed by plants and used to synthesize amino acids and other organic compounds.Sodium nitrate is also used in the production of various other chemicals, such as nitric acid and potassium nitrate. It has several industrial applications, including as a food preservative, a component in the production of glass, and a component in the manufacture of explosives. However, it is important to handle sodium nitrate with care, as it can be toxic in certain concentrations.

Transparent or white colourless ting belt yellow rhombus crystal, density 2.257/cm3(20C o'clock),taste are painstakingly salty, ammonia easy to dissolve in water and liquid, ting tide easy to dissolve in glycerin and alcohol middle, unties, sodium nitrate tide explains nature in containing extremely a little common salt when foreign substance, increasing by right away extremely.

Usage

Sodium Nitrite is mainly used as the raw material of productions of nitro compound and azo dyes, etc. Sodium Nitrite is also used as mordant and bleacher for fabric dyeing, as well as metal heat treatment agent, early-strength admixture and antifreeze of cement.