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Sodium nitrate, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog No. AAA1232736
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Sodium nitrate is used in the production of fertilizers, nitric acid, pyrotechnics, smoke-bombs, glass and pottery enamels. In combination with boron trifluoride it forms an efficient reagent for nitration of aromatic compounds. Adsorption on alumina provides an environmentally benign aromatic nitrating agent. Further it finds use as food preservative and as a solid rocket propellant. It is also used as an electrolyte in a salt bridge, and as thermal storage medium in power generation systems.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Sodium nitrate is used in the production of fertilizers, nitric acid, pyrotechnics, smoke-bombs, glass and pottery enamels. In combination with boron trifluoride it forms an efficient reagent for nitration of aromatic compounds. Adsorption on alumina provides an environmentally benign aromatic nitrating agent. Further it finds use as food preservative and as a solid rocket propellant. It is also used as an electrolyte in a salt bridge, and as thermal storage medium in power generation systems.

Solubility
Freely soluble in water, ammonia and hydrazine. Soluble in alcohol.Slightly soluble in pyridine.

Notes
Sodium nitrate is hygroscopic in nature.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 7631-99-4
Molecular Formula NNaO3
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 84.99
MDL Number MFCD00011119
InChI Key VWDWKYIASSYTQR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym sodium nitrate, chile saltpeter, nitrate of soda, cubic niter, etabisulfite, nitratine, soda niter, sodium saltpeter, nitric acid, sodium salt, sodium i nitrate 1:1
PubChem CID 24268
ChEBI CHEBI:63005
SMILES [Na+].[O-][N+]([O-])=O

Specifications

Melting Point ∼308°C
Quantity 500 g
UN Number UN1498
Merck Index 14,8647
Solubility Information Freely soluble in water,ammonia and hydrazine. Soluble in alcohol.Slightly soluble in pyridine.
IUPAC Name sodium;nitrate
Formula Weight 84.99
Percent Purity ≥98%
Odor Odorless
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Density 2.26
Chemical Name or Material Sodium nitrate
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Hazard Category H272-H319-H373
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H272-H302
May intensify fire
oxidizer.
Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement P210-P220-P221-P260-P264b-P271-P280-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P314-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation Transport Hazard Class: 5.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: SODIUM NITRATE
EINECSNumber 231-554-3
RTECSNumber WC5600000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only

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