Project Description
Sodium Nitrate (Crystal) |
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| Other Names: |
Nitratine. Nitrate soda. Peruvian saltpeter. |
| IUPAC Name: |
Sodium Nitrate |
General Introduction of Sodium Nitrate:
Sodium Nitrate is a chemical compound with NaNO3 formula. This alkaline metal nitrate slat is also known as Peru (Chile) salt.
Sodium nitrate is a solid white material and water-soluble which is used as fertilizer, explosives, glass enamel, pottery, food preservatives and food supplement.
Very important: pure sodium nitrate is highly flammable and may explode due to thermal shock or strike.
Sodium Nitrate (Crystal) |
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|---|---|
| Other Names: |
Nitratine. Nitrate soda. Peruvian saltpeter. |
| IUPAC Name: |
Sodium Nitrate |
General Introduction of Sodium Nitrate:
Sodium Nitrate is a chemical compound with NaNO3 formula. This alkaline metal nitrate slat is also known as Peru (Chile) salt.
Sodium nitrate is a solid white material and water-soluble which is used as fertilizer, explosives, glass enamel, pottery, food preservatives and food supplement.
Very important: pure sodium nitrate is highly flammable and may explode due to thermal shock or strike.
– Usage:
- Heat Transfer in Electricity Industries: Sodium nitrate is used in solar power stations along whit calcium nitrate and potassium nitrate for restoring and transferring heat.
A mixture of sodium nitrate, calcium nitrate and potassium nitrate are used in some plant-likes as a storage material.
Blast Explosive Production: Sodium nitrate is a cheaper alternative to potassium nitrate as an oxidant in producing explosives.
Wastewater Industries: It operates as a chemical stimulant for the growth of aerobic respiration microorganisms.
In Food Industries and Preservations: It is used as a preservation with the ability of preserving the color for a long time in meat and poultry and their productions.
– Maintenance:
Keep in dry and cool place, out of interaction with other chemical materials such as acids and corrosive substances.
Do not expose to sunlight and direct heat.
Consume up to two years after production.
Warnings:
- Avoid taking the material orally, in the case of swallow seek medical advice as soon as possible.
- In the case of contact with eyes rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice as soon as possible. (its dust causes temporary damage to eyes)
- Avoid mixing with acidic or corrosive chemical materials.
- Prevent water or steam from reaching the product.
- In the case of failure to follow safety tips and causing fire, the resultant fire is a chemical fire and should not be extinguished with water only.