Sodium Nitrate

Other names: Sodium Nitrate Tech grade, Sodium Nitrate industry grade, Nitrate of Soda, Soda Niter Cubic Nitre, Saliter

Molecular formula: NaNO3

Cas No.: 7631-99-4

EINECS No.: 231-554-3

UN NO.: 1498

Hazard Class: 5.1

Appearance: White fine crystal

Molecular weight: 84.99

Density: 2.257

Specific gravity: 2.257

Melting point: 308°C.

Decompounded into sodium nitrite and oxygen when heated to 380°C.

Sodium nitrate soluble in water, methyl alcohol, extremely easily dissolves in ammonia, micro-dissolve in glycerin. It easily deliquesce in the air.It absorbs large amount of heat while dissolving in water. It has strong oxidizing property,It is an oxidant. It will cause combustion or explosion when it is put together with organism, sulfured etc.

Use

This product is an important chemical material and widely used in the industry ,raw material used for enamel, glass, food, inorganic salt, fertilizer, dyes, metallurgy, machinery, medicine, cigarette,kemele, analytical chemistry, explosive and fireworks, etc...

Sodium nitrate can be used as raw material for the manufacture of potassium nitrate, dynamite, bitter acid, dyes and pharmaceuticals, and as decoloring agent, defoaming agent, melting-facilitating agent, oxidant, metal cleaning agent etc.

Specification

Production and testing are organized strictly in accordance with national standard, qualities of products is in accordance with GB4553-93.

Packaging

Packed in 25kg plastic woven bag, 50kg/500kg/1000kg flexible freight bag, or upon clients' demand.

Storage and transportation

Stored in the dry and ventilation place and prevent rain and sunlight exposure. rained, heated .

Avoid mixing with organic compound or sulphur or reducer during storage and transportation in case of explosion

Handle with care against friction and bounce while handling and pile.

The fire caused bu sodium nitrate can be put out by using lots of water.