Sodium Nitrate

Sodium Nitrate is used as a food additive (preservative) and color fixative in cured meats and poultry. IT also has a role in fertiliser production for the agricultural industry. Also used in wastewater applications where consuming the nitrate in preference to oxygen, enabling water treatment. It is used as an anticaking agent.

Synonyms
Chile Saltpeter, NaNO3, Nitric Acid, Sodium Salt, Nitric Acid, Sodium Salt 1 : 1, Soda Niter Chile Saltpeter, Sodium Nitrate
Chemical Formula
NaNO3
CAS Number
7631-99-4

Characteristics

Molar Weight
84.9947 g/mol
Melting Point
308 °C
Boiling Point
380 °C
Density
2.26 g/cc
Forms
Powder, White, Prill, Granular, Pellets

Uses and Applications

Key applications

  • Food additive
  • Water treatment
  • Cleaning products
  • Glass
  • Adhesives and Sealants
  • Metal finishing
  • Agricultural
  • Building & Construction products

Industries

  • Pharma
  • Energy Services
  • Cleaning
  • CASE & Construction
  • Polymers
  • Beauty & Personal Care
  • Water Treatment
  • Food & Nutrition
  • Agriculture
  • Lubricants
  • Rubber