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Sodium nitrate, ACS, 99.0% min
Description
In manufacturing of HNO{3}, as a catalyst to manufacture H{2}SO{4}, in manufacturing of glass, enamel for pottery, sodium nitriteSodium 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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Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 308°C |
| Physical Form | Crystalline |
| Quantity | 250 g |
| Assay Percent Range | 99.0% min. |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in methanol. |
| IUPAC Name | sodium;nitrate |
| Formula Weight | 84.99 |
| Grade | ACS Reagent |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
| Density | 2.26 |
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Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H272-H319-H373 |
| Precautionary Statement | P210-P220-P221-P260-P264b-P271-P280-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P314-P370+P378q-P501c |
| DOTInformation | Hazard Class: 5.1; Packaging Group: III |
| EINECSNumber | 231-554-3 |
| RTECSNumber | WC5600000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
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