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Sodium nitrate, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
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.
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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.
Solubility
Freely soluble in water, ammonia and hydrazine. Soluble in alcohol.Slightly soluble in pyridine.
Notes
Sodium nitrate is hygroscopic in nature.

Specifications
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 |
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Safety and Handling
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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