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Sodium nitrate

Sodium nitrate

CAS Number: 7631-99-4

Molecular Formula: NaNO3

Inorganic SaltNNaO3UNII 8M4L3H2ZVZ

About Sodium nitrate

Sodium Nitrate (CAS 7631-99-4) remains a foundational component in the American high purity fine chemicals sector, where its role as a high-grade oxidizing agent is indispensable for the domestic production of specialized glass, explosives, and high-performance fertilizers. Chile Saltpeter has transitioned from a tradi...

Sodium nitrate Specifications

CAS Number
7631-99-4
Molecular Formula
NaNO3
Molecular Weight
84.995
IUPAC Name
sodium nitrate
Canonical SMILES
[Na+].[O-][N+]([O-])=O
InChI Key
VWDWKYIASSYTQR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
1S/NO3.Na/c2-1(3)4;/q-1;+1
PubChem CID
24268
UNII Code
UNII 8M4L3H2ZVZ
EINECS Number
231-554-3
MDL Number
MFCD00011119
UNSPSC Code
12352302
HSN No
2834.29.90
Molecular Weight
84.995
Physical State
White to yellow solid
Density
2.26
Boiling Point
380ºC
Melting Point
306ºC
Refractive Index
1.3404
Water Solubility
900 g/L (20ºC)
Risk Statements Code
R22; R36/37/38; R8
Precaution Statements Code
P210; P220; P221; P305 + P351 + P338; P370 + P378
Precautionary Statement Codes
P210, P220, P221, P264, P270, P280, P301+P312, P305+P351+P338, P330, P337+P313, P370+P378, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
Ox. Sol. 3 (58.1%) Eye Irrit. 2A (89.4%)

Fertilizer

A water-soluble nitrogen source used to stimulate plant growth and increase crop yield without altering soil pH

Glass Manufacturing Fining Agent

A chemical additive that oxidizes carbon and organic impurities to produce clearer glass with fewer defects

Explosive Component

A stable oxidizing agent used as a complement to ammonium nitrate in the production of industrial explosives, pyrotechnics, and solid rocket propellants

Thermal Energy Storage Material

A high heat-capacity medium used in molten salt systems for solar power plants to store thermal energy for electricity generation

Food Preservative

A common additive used as a color fixative and antimicrobial agent to preserve cured meats like bacon and deli products

Metal Treatment Agent

A chemical used in the thermal annealing of metals and as a corrosion inhibitor to create protective surface layers on steel.

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25 kg (evaluation) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks estimated

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20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

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