- Production:
- Sodium nitrate can be obtained by the reaction of sodium hydroxide with nitric acid.
- Applications:
- Food Industry: Sodium nitrate is used in the processing and preservation of food products.
- Explosives: It can be used in the production of explosives
Properties of Sodium Nitrate (NaNO3):
- Chemical Formula: NaNO3
- Molecular Weight: Approximately 85.00 g/mol
- Physical State: White crystals or powder
- Odor: Odorless
- Solubility: Easily soluble in water
- Hazard Symbols: Contact with skin and eyes may cause irritation.